Vocabulary
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- such as: For example; like
- at least: As a minimum
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- without coffee: In the absence of coffee or caffeine beverage.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- lead to: To result in some action
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- for instance: As an example.
- reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
- consider: To think carefully about something
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- beverage: A drink other than water
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- nausea: Feeling of sickness so that you feel like vomiting
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- require: To demand that someone does something
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- radically: Completely or extremely
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- potent: (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- supplement: Added extra to support or make something complete
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- vary: To change something and make it different
- inhibit: To stop a person expressing themselves normally
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- adenosine: (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- century: Period of 100 years
- beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
- genetically: Caused or controlled, or by genes
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- altruistic: Selfless concern for the well-being of others
- headache: Pain in the head
- psychoactive: Affecting the mind or mood
- overthrow: To throw something past a certain point or person
- residual: Referring to the amount left over
- rationally: In a carefully considered manner
- nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
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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 does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/03/09Ever wonder what's really happening in your body when you sip that morning coffee? This video dives into the fascinating science behind caffeine, from its origins to its impact on everything from productivity to athletic performance, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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