Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- lead to: To result in some action
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- at least: As a minimum
- in store: About to happen in the future
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- quarantine: To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- due: When something is required or expected
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- sharp: Person's name
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
- quintessential: Being a model example of a specific thing
- medication: Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
- license: To give official permission to do something
- land: Region or country
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- incompatible: Not able to get on, be used together
- antique: (Of objects) old and valuable
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- demolish: To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- handicapped: To make it difficult for someone to make progress
- pharmacist: Health professional trained to dispense medicine
- pitcher: Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- leopard: Large cat with short fur and black spots
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- anew: Doing something again or in a different way
- generator: Machine that produces electrical power
- depreciate: To decrease in price or value
- drugstore: Retail shop selling medicine and other articles
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- mailbox: A box for putting or receiving mail, emails
- hz: Unit for measuring the frequency of sound waves
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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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50 Facts About Japan
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Evangeline posted on 2018/08/21Ever wondered about Japan's quirky train culture or the secrets behind those amazing 'conbini' snacks? This video spills the tea on 50 fascinating facts, from dry ice stations to why Japanese streets often lack names, giving you tons of practical vocabulary and cultural insights!
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