Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- out of fashion: No longer fashionable or in style.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- such as: For example; like
- cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
- switch up: To change or alternate something.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- without fail: Certainly; always; surely.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- material: Cloth; fabric
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
- desperately: In a way that shows you don't have much hope
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- swap: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- disposable: Being available to be used or spent
- textile: Referring to something made of cloth
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- landfill: Burial of garbage, as to build up low-lying land
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- saturate: To cause a liquid to not be able to absorb more
- thrift: Cautious management of money
- wallet: Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- inventive: Having the ability to think up/create new things
- stagger: To greatly surprise someone
- sustainably: In a way that can continue over a period of time
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
- secondhand: Something that has already used by another person
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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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Fast Freakin' Fashion: The Truth about the Clothing Industry - Part 1
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ann1 posted on 2018/09/24Ever wondered about the clothes you buy? This video dives into the surprising world of fast fashion, explaining its impact and why it matters to you. You'll pick up practical vocabulary for discussing sustainability and learn about everyday choices that make a difference!
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