Vocabulary
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
- consist of
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- kidney: Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- respond: To answer something or someone
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- point: An item to be discussed
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- consumer: Person who buys goods or services
- yeast: A single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
- boutique: Small fashionable shop
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- product: Item that can be bought
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
- perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- consist: To have as an essential, necessary or main part
- add: To include as well
- fragrant: Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
- shortness: Condition or state of being short
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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
A2 Elementary
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Bakery touting natural products found to use flavoring in its breads
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/08/23Ever wondered if your favorite bakery is being totally upfront about its ingredients? This video dives into a real-life controversy involving Top Pot Bakery and their use of flavor extracts, perfect for learning practical vocabulary about food additives and consumer rights. You'll get a great chance to boost your knowledge and everyday language skills with this fascinating story!
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