Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- check out
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- set on: To attack
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- go south: To travel or move towards the south.
- top it off: To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
- in the foothills: Located at the lower slopes of a mountain or hill range.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- turn on
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- catch on: To become popular; start to be used
- on to: Toward something; forward
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- such as: For example; like
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- for instance: As an example.
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- peace out: An informal way of saying goodbye.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
- great: Very good; better than before
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
- portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
- area: Amount of measured space
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
- saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
- buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
- surf: To view webpages on the internet
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- northern: In or toward the north
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- cheap: Not costing a lot of money
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- micro: A prefix meaning 'very small'
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
- birthplace: Place where someone was born
- hopper: Mix of things to be considered or done
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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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18 Best Travel Destinations of 2018 | Where to Travel This Year!
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compu7ter posted on 2018/06/23Dreaming of your next adventure? This video dives into 11 amazing travel destinations from 2018, perfect for sparking your wanderlust and planning your next trip! You'll pick up practical travel tips and learn about diverse cultures, all while enjoying simple, clear language.
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