Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- deal with
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- on to: Toward something; forward
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- set up
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- annoying: To make someone angry
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- prevalent: Being common; occurring frequently
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- account: An advantage
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- temporarily: For a limited amount of time
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- roam: To move about freely without a set destination
- due: When something is required or expected
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- exhale: To breathe out the air or smoke in your lungs
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- lifespan: Length of time something is expected to last
- dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- sole: The part of your foot which touches the ground
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- malaria: Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
- smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- swamp: Area of land that is wet or covered with water
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- area: Amount of measured space
- jurisdiction: Specific area of legal authority
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- partake: To have or take a share, e.g. of food
- employ: To use something for a specific task
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- creek: Water channel that is smaller than a river
- dab: Light and quick touch
- setup: Way something is organized or arranged
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- campfire: Small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking
- entirety: State of being complete
- bale: Large amount of material wrapped or tied together
- sentinel: Soldier responsible for watching or guarding
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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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Why Are There No Mosquitoes at Disney World?
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Samuel posted on 2022/08/05Ever wondered why you don't get swarmed by mosquitoes at Disney World? This video dives into the fascinating science behind their mosquito surveillance and control methods, from sentinel chickens to special spraying techniques! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to public safety and learn practical tips for staying bite-free, all while discovering how the Magic Kingdom keeps guests comfortable.
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