Vocabulary
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- trend: Current style or fashion
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- millennial: Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- fully: Completely or entirely
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- luxurious: Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- pricey: Expensive; dear; costly
- unconventional: Not acting according to normal accepted rules
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- embed: To place or set inside rock, etc.
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- posh: Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
- electrical: Related or connected to electricity
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- equip: To provide with necessary materials or skills
- pod: Seed container that grows on plants
- inexpensive: Having a low price; cheap
- lag: Delay between two events
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- traveler: Person going from one place to another
- cordless: (Of devices) without an electric cable
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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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Japan's posh pod hotels are for tourists and locals | CNBC Reports
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Samuel posted on 2018/05/04Ever wondered about Japan's unique pod hotels? This video gives you a cozy look inside these high-tech, backpacker-friendly spots in Tokyo, perfect for travelers seeking a unique stay! You'll pick up practical travel vocabulary and get a glimpse into Japanese culture.
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