Vocabulary
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- staple: Main food of a particular community
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- pastry: Dough making top/bottom of pie; cake made of dough
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- click: To work well with someone or something
- allegedly: According to what has been alleged
- surplus: More than is needed or wanted
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- fill: To make something full
- colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
- flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- tart: Dish baked in an open pastry case
- specialize: To focus on one area of a field or profession
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- special: Being additional or extra
- forget: To not remember something
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- call: A order or request for action
- fruit: Result or product of something
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- lastly: In conclusion; at the final part of something
- butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- bake: To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- melon: Hard round fruit with sweet juicy flesh and seeds
- egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
- shortcake: Biscuit made with a lot of butter and sugar
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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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What Makes Taiwan’s Famous Pineapple Cake So Good
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Eunice Lin posted on 2020/08/10Ever wondered what makes Taiwan's famous pineapple cake, or 'fenglisu', so incredibly delicious? This video dives into the sweet secrets behind this popular treat, from its unique 'Golden Diamond' pineapple filling to its special gift-giving traditions. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to food, culture, and even indigenous ingredients like 'Maqaw'!
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