Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- drive off: To leave in a vehicle.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- round off: To change from a fraction to nearest whole number
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- financial: Involving money
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- volatile: Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- irrational: Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- notoriously: So as to be well-known for being something bad
- cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- unpredictable: Difficult to guess about (the future)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- whim: A sudden thought or desire; a fancy
- metaphorically: In a metaphorical manner
- libra: Person who is born while the sun is in Libra
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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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Would you invest in cryptocurrencies? Listen to 6 Minute English
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Dawn Dong posted on 2019/08/19Ever wondered about Bitcoin or Libra? Dive into the fascinating world of cryptocurrencies with this 6 Minute English episode and discover why they're so notoriously volatile! You'll pick up essential vocabulary like 'cryptography' and 'backed by currencies' while understanding how these digital assets work.
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