Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- weight down: To make something heavier or more difficult to move.
- for instance: As an example.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- have to: Must do
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- material: Cloth; fabric
- simultaneously: At the same time; all together
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- instance: An example of something; case
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
- chill: State of being a little cold
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
- grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- value: Importance you attach to something
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- apparel: Clothing
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- textile: Referring to something made of cloth
- sole: The part of your foot which touches the ground
- sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- crumble: To break into small parts or crumbs
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
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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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Mackenzie posted on 2019/12/12Ever wondered if your favorite sneakers are contributing to a bigger problem? This National Geographic video dives into the fascinating history and future of footwear, exploring innovations like 3D printing and bio-fabrication. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to sustainable fashion and gain a deeper understanding of sneaker culture!
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