Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- under construction
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- check out
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- chill: State of being a little cold
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- cater: To cook or serve at an event for a fee
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- migrate: To move from one country or place to live or work
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- surround: To be all the way around something
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- tan: A light brown color
- great: Very good; better than before
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- area: Amount of measured space
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- uniquely: In an unusual manner
- sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
- mode: Fashion and design
- chat: To talk in a friendly and relaxed manner
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- relaxation: Activities that allow someone to rest, become calm
- munch: Sound made when eating something quickly or loudly
- noon: Middle of the day
- sunflower: Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
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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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What's a Daily Lunch Break Like in Hanoi City? | LIFE IN VIETNAM
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Van Van posted on 2018/01/11Ever wondered what a lunch break looks like in the bustling streets of Hanoi? Dive into the vibrant "LIFE IN VIETNAM" series to see office workers chilling on plastic stools and fruit vendors at work, all while learning practical phrases and cultural insights. You'll get a real feel for the city's unique "siesta mode" and pick up everyday vocabulary perfect for your next adventure!
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