Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- control tower: A tall tower at an airport from which air traffic controllers can direct aircraft movements.
- below ground: Underneath the surface of the earth.
- light show: An entertainment event involving lights, lasers, and sometimes music.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- block off: To prevent access to an area or road.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- tiny: Very, very small
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- terminal: End part of some structure or concept
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- overhead: Located above your head or in the sky
- transit: System of transportation, often in a city
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
- mince: To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
- toasty: Warm and comfortable
- jewel: Precious stone like a diamond; gem
- rooftop: Top of a roof, e.g. of garden on a roof
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
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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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Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/05/02Ever wondered what makes an airport the 'best in the world'? This video dives into why Singapore's Changi Airport, with its stunning Jewel complex and incredible amenities, earns that title! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for travel and learn fascinating details about airport design and layover activities.
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