Vocabulary
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- listen out: To pay attention in order to hear a particular sound.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- account: An advantage
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- millennial: Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
- century: Period of 100 years
- important: Having power or authority
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
- suffix: Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
- indoor: Located, done, or used inside a building
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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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Evangeline posted on 2018/07/30Ever wondered how to chat about those amazing countryside walks you've been on? This quick 6-minute video from BBC Learning English is packed with vocabulary to help you describe your outdoor adventures, even if they're just for that perfect Instagram shot!
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