Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- branch out: To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at least: As a minimum
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
- wait on: To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- stand out
- hail a taxi: To signal or call a taxi to stop.
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- go on: To continue doing something
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- chunk: A large bit of something; thick lump
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- couple: To join something to something else
- validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- vary: To change something and make it different
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- staff: Employees of a company
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
- pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
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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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Vivian Chen posted on 2019/05/14Planning a trip to Italy? You'll pick up essential tips like how to validate train tickets and when to carry cash, plus discover delicious regional foods like Bistecca alla Fiorentina! This video is packed with practical advice and cultural insights to make your Italian adventure amazing.
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