Vocabulary
- certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
- for instance: As an example.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- such as: For example; like
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- instance: An example of something; case
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- intestine: Long tube in the body for digesting food
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- diarrhea: Frequent and watery bowel movements
- require: To demand that someone does something
- digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- dairy: Concerning or made from milk
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
- enzyme: A protein made by cells
- diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
- allergy: Sensitivity to foods, etc. causing a bad reaction
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- diagnosis: Judgments by a doctor about a person's illness
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
- lactose: Sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
- gluten: Mix of sticky plant proteins found in wheat flour
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- person: Man, woman or child
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- oral: Concerning the mouth
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- part: Division of a book
- scientifically: In an manner that follows the rules of science
- disproportionate: Not equal or in balance
- intolerant: Narrow-minded and will not accept other opinions
- shellfish: Sea animals such as shrimps, lobsters, clams etc.
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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's a Food Allergy -- and What's Not? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | TED
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/01/03Ever wondered if that stomach ache is a real food allergy or just intolerance? Dr. Jen Gunter breaks down the confusing differences between food allergies, celiac disease, and intolerances, plus why those at-home test kits might not be the best idea! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to health and diagnosis, making it super practical for understanding your body better.
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