Vocabulary
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- move forwards: To advance or make progress; to proceed.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- false: Not real or genuine
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- practise: To work as a doctor or lawyer
- pavement: Surface next to a road for people to walk on
- scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
- neil: A male given name, of Irish origin.
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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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BBC 6 Minute English October 22, 2015 - New transport on two wheels
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/01/05Ever wondered about those cool hoverboards zooming around? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the world of micromobility, explaining what these new two-wheeled wonders are and even touching on UK pavement law – you might be surprised! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to new transport and everyday situations, making your English practice super practical.
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