Vocabulary
- check out
- on the market: Available for sale.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- branch out: To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- break the bank: To cost too much money; to use up all of one's savings.
- buy in bulk: To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- at least: As a minimum
- darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- booze: Alcohol; alcoholic drink
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- beverage: A drink other than water
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- whopping: (Informal) huge; very big
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- bulk: Most of something; majority of
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- agriculture: The science of farming
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- likelihood: Chance that something might happen
- rave: A dance party with loud music
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
- council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
- exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- warehouse: Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- fill: To make something full
- trendy: In the latest style; up to the minute
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- truffle: Expensive black edible fungi
- virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- price: Person's name
- maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- olive: Person's name
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
- mousse: Cold, creamy, usually sweet food eaten for dessert
- strawberry: Sweet fleshy red fruit
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
- cheesecake: A cake made with cream cheese
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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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The Cheapest Deals You Should Grab At Costco Every Time
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Annie Chien posted on 2019/12/07Want to save money and eat well? This video spills the beans on the absolute best deals you should always grab at Costco, from their famous rotisserie chicken to Kirkland Signature olive oil! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for everyday shopping and learn how to make smart, budget-friendly choices.
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