Vocabulary
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
- clock up: To accumulate or achieve a particular number or amount of something.
- have to: Must do
- out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
- such as: For example; like
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at least: As a minimum
- en route: On the way; during a journey.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- sedentary lifestyle: A way of life that involves little physical activity.
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- spot: A certain place or area
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- amount: Quantity of something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- sedentary: (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- important: Having power or authority
- vigorous: Having energy, strength, or good health
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- enthusiast: A person having a strong liking for something
- incremental: Happening or growing bit by bit over time
- vigorously: With a lot of energy or strength
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- brisk: Cold or cool in a pleasant way
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- jog: To run at a steady, slow pace
- buggy: Being full of errors in software
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
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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 2018/01/25Want to get more active but don't know where to start? This quick 6-minute lesson from BBC Learning English is packed with practical advice and vocabulary to help you talk about exercise, even if you have a sedentary lifestyle. You'll pick up useful terms like 'vigorous' and 'brisk' to make incremental changes towards a healthier you!
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