Vocabulary
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- off balance: In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- check out
- set upon: To attack on all sides often violently
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- imitate: To act, speak like someone or something else
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- strike: To hit something
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- culinary: Concerned with cooking
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- fierce: Very strong, wild or violent
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- roam: To move about freely without a set destination
- infamous: Famous because of something bad
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
- hop: Dance party
- terminal: End part of some structure or concept
- audio: Concerning sound
- public: Owned by the government
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- liquor: Strong alcoholic beverage
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- artifact: Object made by humans, e.g. ancient tool
- mob: A secret criminal organization
- colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
- memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
- found: To become aware of something that is happening
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- backyard: Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
- deli: A shop selling unusual or special food products
- love: Person's name
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- rocky: (Of a marriage, etc.) involving many difficulties
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- birthplace: Place where someone was born
- northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area
- springtime: Season of growth of plants and trees, after winter
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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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Philadelphia - City Video Guide
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Eric Wang posted on 2017/10/09Ever wondered about the birthplace of American independence? This video is your fun guide to Philadelphia, packed with history, iconic spots like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, and even tips on where to grab the best cheesesteak! You'll pick up useful vocabulary for city sightseeing and cultural insights that make learning feel like a real adventure.
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