Vocabulary
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- have to: Must do
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- military: Army or armed forces
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- leave: To go away from; depart
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- poop: Feces
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- veggie: Shortened form of vegetable
- spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
- infantry: Group of soldiers who fight on foot
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- misty: Filled with fog or mist, so you can't see well
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
- omelet: An egg mixture cooked until just set
- breakfast: First meal of the day
- amaze: To cause wonder; to surprise completely
- beef: Red meat from cows
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- sweetie: Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
- corp: Shortened form of 'corporation'
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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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Kids Try MREs with Their Military Parents | Kids Try | HiHo Kids
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Lian posted on 2019/09/06Ever wondered what military MREs taste like? Join some awesome kids as they try out these famous field meals with their parents, giving you a fun peek into military family life! You'll pick up everyday vocabulary and get a taste of situational dialogue in this lighthearted and engaging video.
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