Vocabulary
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- due to: Because of; owing to
- seal up: To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- go on: To continue doing something
- lead to: To result in some action
- at least: As a minimum
- the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- nutrient: A chemical living things needs to be healthy
- hypothesis: A theory trying to explain something
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- artery: Tubes that carry blood from the heart to the body
- frequently: Often; regularly
- carbohydrate: Substance providing energy in foods (rice, bread)
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- mend: To repair or put into good shape or working order
- important: Having power or authority
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- person: Man, woman or child
- mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
- nutritional: (Of foods) having positive effects on your health
- dogma: Firm set of beliefs held by a group
- bloodstream: Blood flowing through the circulatory system
- calorie: Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
- prescribe: (Of doctors) to say what medicine should be taken
- saturate: To cause a liquid to not be able to absorb more
- coronary: Concerning the heart
- incidence: The rate that something happens
- inject: To add or put in more (money, energy etc.)
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- fibrous: Containing, having or resembling threads
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- solvent: Substance used to dissolve or melt others
- datum: Item of factual information
- inflame: To cause to get angry or excited
- lard: Cooled fat from meat
- unsaturated: (Of liquids) able to absorb more
- arterial: Concerning, involving or contained in the arteries
- omega: Last letter in the greek alphabet
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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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The Story of Fat: Why we were Wrong about Health
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freezd posted on 2017/05/03Ever wonder why we've been told to fear fat for so long? This video dives deep into the history and science behind our diet beliefs, challenging what you thought you knew about health and nutrition. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to diet, heart health, and even the risks of common medications, making it a fascinating and practical watch!
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