Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- next to: Being located along side another
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- companion: Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
- complimentary: (Of goods) free; available for no money
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
- ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- ideally: In a perfect way; very suitably
- domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- mineral: Substance naturally formed in the ground
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- companionship: Good feeling from being with someone else
- aromatic: (Of herbs, etc.) with a strong, but pleasant smell
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- offset: To compensate for or counterbalance the effect of
- valley: Area between mountains with river running through
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- great: Very good; better than before
- funky: Offbeat; fashionable
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- area: Amount of measured space
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- weight: How heavy something is
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- creation: Act of making something
- acidity: Level to which something is acidic
- additionally: Also; as well
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- individually: In a way involving only that person
- port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
- creamy: Resembling or containing cream
- cider: Alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit (apples)
- goat: Small animal with beard and horns
- cheddar: A type of cheese
- oxidize: To be exposed to oxygen, as when food goes brown
- playboy: Man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
- sherry: Alcoholic drink originating in Spain
- blanc: White sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables
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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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How to Pair Wine and Cheese, According to One of America's Top Sommeliers
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Cathy Yen posted on 2018/10/10Ever wonder which wine goes best with your favorite cheese? Patrick Cappiello, one of America's top sommeliers, breaks down the perfect pairings, from Sauvignon Blanc with goat cheese to Port with blue cheese. You'll pick up delicious tips for home entertaining and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge!
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