Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- such as: For example; like
- silent letters: Letters in a word that are not pronounced.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- cheesy: Being of poor quality or in bad taste; not sincere
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- tummy: Stomach or belly
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- nut: Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- appetizer: Food or drink to stimulate the appetite
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- spinach: Vegetable with dark green leaves, full of iron
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- croissant: Flaky crescent-shaped roll, as eaten for breakfast
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- famous: Excellent
- wholesome: Good for you; promoting health in a person/thing
- nutritious: Providing nourishment; good to include in the diet
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- salmon: Light pinkish orange color
- niece: Daughter of your brother or sister
- spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- par: Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
- tortilla: Thin Mexican flat bread
- meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- grate: To shred food into very small pieces
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- spelling: To lead to future trouble
- yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
- muse: To think about slowly or over a long period
- raspberry: Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- starter: Electric motor for starting an engine
- ion: Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
- shallot: Type of longish onion
- parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
- berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
- tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- cocoa: Brown powder from a large bean, used for chocolate
- gnocchi: Italian boiled or baked potato and flour dumpling
- hoo: Dialect West Yorkshire and Lancashire she
- tor: In parts of Britain, a high rocky hill
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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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14 Wrongly pronounced Food Names in English - English Lesson - Improve your English Pronunciation
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Sky posted on 2017/05/09Ever stumbled over how to say 'bruschetta' or 'gnocchi'? This fun lesson tackles 14 common food names that often trip up English learners, helping you master those tricky pronunciations! You'll pick up essential vocabulary that's perfect for daily use, whether you're ordering at a restaurant or chatting about international cuisine.
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