Vocabulary
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- stop from: To prevent someone from doing something; to hinder or obstruct.
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- detrimental: Harmful
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- valuable: Being useful or important
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- frequently: Often; regularly
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- supplement: Added extra to support or make something complete
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- important: Having power or authority
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- person: Man, woman or child
- hinder: To make something slow or difficult
- insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- rite: Act that is part of a religious ceremony
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
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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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Samuel posted on 2017/12/18Ever wondered what it's like for kids to have Saturday jobs or paper rounds? This '6 Minute English' episode dives into the world of teen employment, sharing practical vocabulary you can use right away! You'll also get a fascinating look at cultural shifts and statistics surrounding young people at work.
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