Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- easy enough: Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- section: A part of a whole
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- trendy: In the latest style; up to the minute
- balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
- convenient: Allowing you to do something with less trouble
- part: Division of a book
- village: Small town in the country
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- detach: To send away a military unit on a special mission
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- area: Amount of measured space
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- terrace: Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
- spacious: Open and easy to move in
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- apartment: Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
- sample: To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
- tower: Tall, narrow building
- stuffy: (Nose) blocked
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- downstairs: The floors below the current floor
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- cosy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- neighbourhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
- duplex: Home divided into two separate living units
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Talking About Your Home - Spoken English Lesson
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wanchia1208 posted on 2016/12/23Ever wanted to chat about your home like a local? This lesson is packed with essential vocabulary for describing houses and apartments, from 'cosy' to 'drafty', and even touches on British vs. American differences! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for everyday conversations about where you live.
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