Vocabulary
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- versatile: Having many uses or skills
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
- broccoli: Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- cabbage: Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- shred: To tear or rip up something to small pieces
- adore: To love very much; to give honor to
- whisk: To beat egg, etc. to add air and make it light
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- zest: Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
- add: To include as well
- fragrant: Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- mince: To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- cider: Alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit (apples)
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- geek: Socially awkward person, who knows about computers
- greek: Concerning the culture and people of Greece
- love: Person's name
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- flavorful: Full of flavor
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
- finish: To use or consume all of something
- salad: Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
- bake: To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
- beef: Red meat from cows
- coleslaw: Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise
- oil: A liquid used for frying foods
- honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
- tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
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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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Silvia W. posted on 2021/09/14Think broccoli is boring? Think again! This video shows you three super tasty and easy ways to prepare it, from a delicious roasted version to a fresh slaw and a quick stir-fry. You'll pick up practical cooking vocabulary and simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversations!
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