Vocabulary
- lead to: To result in some action
- fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- have to: Must do
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- furious: Extremely angry
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- suspicion: Feeling that something or something is doubtful
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- resident: Trainee doctor who works/lives in a hospital
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- license: To give official permission to do something
- disastrous: Having very unfortunate or terrible consequences
- annoy: To make someone angry
- abolish: To officially stop (a law or practice)
- cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- promenade: Public walkway, especially along a beach
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- eviction: Action by a landlord compelling a tenant to leave
- overcrowd: To have too many people or things in
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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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Behind Barcelona's fight against overtourism | DW News
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/07/20Ever wondered how cities balance tourism with local life? Dive into Barcelona's fascinating struggle with overtourism, from resident protests to new policies aimed at managing the crowds. You'll pick up useful vocabulary for discussing urban issues and gain insights into real-world cultural challenges!
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