Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- on wheels: Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- next to: Being located along side another
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- proposed changes: Alterations or modifications that have been suggested but not yet implemented or finalized.
- further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- residential property: Property used for living, such as houses, apartments, and condominiums.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- in places: In some locations but not others
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- tiny: Very, very small
- obsolete: Not used anymore because something newer exists
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- regulation: Act of controlling something with rules or orders
- immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- restrict: To prevent a person from doing something
- simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
- densely: Thickly (filled or covered)
- land: Region or country
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- part: Division of a book
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- live: To be alive
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- pierce: Person's name
- sprawl: To spread out in an uncontrolled way
- reshape: To form something into a new shape
- overt: Obvious; easily seen or noticed; explicit
- genesis: Beginning of something important
- exemption: Release from duties others are required to do
- ordinance: Law, especially a local one; statute
- northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area
- libertarian: Person who believes in low government interference
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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 2018/05/26Ever wondered about the crazy rules that stop people from living in tiny houses? Dive into Jay Austin's story and explore the fascinating world of zoning laws and urban planning, picking up advanced vocabulary along the way! This video is a fantastic chance to boost your knowledge and language skills while learning about a real-life housing debate.
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