Vocabulary
- fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- evolve: To develop certain features
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
- prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- account: An advantage
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- porridge: Dish made of oatmeal, usually eaten at breakfast
- trustworthy: Honest and reliable
- stellar: Very brilliant; very successful or good
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- familiarity: Manner of talking or behaving
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- flair: Natural ability to do something well
- tart: Dish baked in an open pastry case
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
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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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