Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- natural wonders: Remarkable natural features or phenomena, such as landscapes, geological formations, or ecosystems, that inspire awe and are of significant scientific or aesthetic value.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
- on the rocks: Served with ice cubes.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- spill out: To flow or empty out, often in large quantities or in a disorderly manner.
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
- cruise: To easily achieve
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- dwelling: To live in a certain place
- roam: To move about freely without a set destination
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- extinct: (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- footprint: Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
- glacier: Very large river of ice moving down a mountain
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
- antarctica: An extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to , feet deep
- expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- detour: Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- loom: To appear in a large, unclear, or threatening form
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- frontier: Border crossing between countries
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
- moody: Showing sudden or wide variations in mood
- land: Region or country
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- desolate: To destroy a place
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- sloth: Someone not wanting to work because they are lazy
- erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- cap: Covering for the end or top of something
- prehistoric: Relating to the period before written history
- regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- puncture: To make hole letting air out in tire/balloon, etc.
- sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- archipelago: Group of several small islands
- mosaic: A mixture of various elements
- jagged: Having a sharply uneven edge or surface
- beagle: Small short-legged smooth-coated breed of dog
- lighthouse: Tower with a light that warns ships about rocks
- villa: A large house in the country, often for pleasure
- freshwater: Water that is not salty
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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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Patagonia Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
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Eric Wang posted on 2017/07/01Dreaming of epic landscapes and adventure? This video is your ultimate guide to exploring the wonders of Patagonia, from the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier to the iconic Torres del Paine! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and practical phrases perfect for planning your own scenic road trip or glacier trekking adventure.
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