Vocabulary
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- heat up: To become warmer; to make something warmer.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- check out
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- click: To work well with someone or something
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- acne: Red spots or pimples on your face
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- greasy: Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- fortunate: Having good luck
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- shut: To stop being open for business
- daily: Happening every day
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- pimple: Small inflamed bump on the skin, e.g. from acne
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- toothpaste: A paste used for cleaning teeth
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- fool: An idiot; someone who does something stupid
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- coconut: A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
- kid: Child or young person
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- flax: Fiber that is woven into linen fabric
- toner: Liquid used to clean and smooth skin of the face
- online: Connected to the internet
- oil: A liquid used for frying foods
- honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
- cleanser: Preparation used to clean the skin, etc.
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
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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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Helena posted on 2020/01/14Ever tried honey on your face for acne? This hilarious vlog from Superwoman dives into common skincare myths and home remedies, perfect for practicing everyday conversational phrases. You'll get a kick out of her self-deprecating humor while picking up practical language for discussing beauty and family!
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