Vocabulary
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- branch out: To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
- taboo: Not being accepted by customs or society
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- century: Period of 100 years
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- act: To behave in a certain way
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- prolific: Producing something in large quantities
- traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
- classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- tinder: Material for starting a fire
- bumble: To be confused, in either a movement or in speech
- online: Connected to the internet
- gay: Happy and bright
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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Online dating and its global impact | The Economist
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Cyndi posted on 2019/09/23Ever wondered how online dating has totally changed the game for finding love worldwide? This video dives deep into the rise of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, exploring their massive impact and even some of the risks involved. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing social trends and cultural shifts!
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