Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- such as: For example; like
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in good voice: Having a strong or clear voice.
- fall out
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- going on: To continue doing something
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- goes well: To happen in the way desired
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- work out
- see through: To realize the truth about
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- filthy: Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
- crunch: To crush something into pieces
- cupboard: Piece of furniture used for storage
- sizzle: A hissing sound of something burning or frying
- sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- sharp: Person's name
- murky: Being dark, unclear, and difficult to see through
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- limp: Being soft, not hard, not rigid
- clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- tummy: Stomach or belly
- mould: Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- pungent: Being very strong in smell or taste
- damp: A little wet
- slimy: With or resembling slime; disgustingly thick
- rank: To rate or class things
- slurp: To drink noisily
- acidic: Containing acid
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- chirp: To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
- chuckle: To laugh quietly, as when amused
- tangy: With a sharp, slightly sour taste
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- succulent: (Of food) juicy and delicious
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- frost: To form ice on the surfaces in cold weather
- feather: One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- olfactory: Concerning the sense of smell
- abrasive: Unpleasant or rude; causing people irritation
- zest: Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
- fragrant: Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
- translucent: Having the quality of being transparent
- chime: To make a musical, harmonious sound
- rancid: With an unpleasant smell or taste, like sour milk
- flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- sugary: Too sweet; insincere
- trumpet: Brass wind instrument with a flared bell
- gravel: Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
- frosty: Without warmth or enthusiasm; unfriendly
- handshake: Act of shaking someone's hand with your own hand
- musty: Smelling old and damp from lack of fresh air
- noxious: (Of substance) poisonous/harmful to living things
- blare: (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
- acrid: Bitter or sharp smelling
- sandpaper: Paper with glued sand used for smoothing wood
- cheesecake: A cake made with cream cheese
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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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Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste
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Amy.Lin posted on 2018/03/15Want to describe the world around you like a pro? This video is packed with 50 amazing adjectives to help you talk about what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste, making your everyday conversations way more vivid! You'll pick up practical vocabulary that's perfect for describing everything from a delicious meal to a spooky sound.
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