Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- get a say: To have the opportunity to express an opinion or influence a decision.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- such as: For example; like
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
- part: Division of a book
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- live: To be alive
- bottomless: Extremely deep
- big: Popular
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
- member: Part of the body of a human, animal
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
- unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- complicated: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- arrangement: Particular design of a device
- retire: To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
- freely: (Living, existing) without being controlled
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- weirdly: In an odd or strange way
- participation: Act of being involved in something
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- selective: Choosing through thoughtful comparison
- boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
- notable: Being famous or well-known
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- treaty: An agreement between nations
- asterisk: The mark *
- hassle: Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
- membrane: Outside covering of a cell
- ditch: To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
- fiercely: In an emotionally violent manner
- circumference: Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
- notably: In a way that deserves notice; particularly
- fuzzy: Covered with fur or short hair
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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 European Union Explained*
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/07/15Ever wondered how the EU *really* works with its borders, or why some countries use the Euro and others don't? This video breaks down the fascinating details of the European Union, from the Schengen Area to overseas territories, giving you practical vocabulary for understanding global affairs and maybe even planning your next trip abroad!
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