Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- have to: Must do
- theme music: A recurring piece of music associated with a particular film, television program, or event.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- stay back: To remain behind; not approach or advance.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
- definitive: Clear and leaving no further question
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- occupation: A career or regular job
- fill: To make something full
- mythical: Based on beliefs unsupported by facts
- sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- seaweed: Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- dart: To move suddenly away; race away
- nut: Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
- floss: To move thin thread to clean between your teeth
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- come: To arrive at a place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- chant: To repeat a word or groups of words continuously
- smell: To have a particular odor
- tribal: Concerning or about a tribe
- close: Almost; near
- contestant: Person who participates in a competition
- testicle: One of two round male sex organs
- asbestos: Type of mineral with cancerous fibers
- parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- baguette: Long thin loaf of French bread
- mousse: Cold, creamy, usually sweet food eaten for dessert
- takeout: Food bought at a restaurant but eaten elsewhere
- fuzz: Fur or short hair
- pig: Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
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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 2018/06/18Ever wondered what Dunkin' Donuts tastes like around the world? Join this fun taste test featuring international donuts, from pork floss to kolaches, and pick up practical vocabulary for food and travel! You'll get a taste of different cultures while practicing simple sentence structures and situational dialogue.
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