Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
- have to: Must do
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- public: Owned by the government
- piece: A counter in a board game
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- yeast: A single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
- great: Very good; better than before
- whiff: Slight smell; weak odor
- refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
- maximum: Largest or highest number or amount of something
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
- outback: Wild uninhabited parts in the center of Australia
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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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Hugh Jackman Shows Jimmy How to Really Eat Vegemite
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Annie Kuo posted on 2018/12/19Ever wondered how to tackle Vegemite, that famously intense Aussie breakfast spread? Join Hugh Jackman as he hilariously guides Jimmy Fallon through the proper way to eat it, offering a fun peek into cultural tastes and practical dialogue you can use! You'll pick up everyday phrases and learn a simple toast hack, all while enjoying some great comedy banter.
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