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- sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- Asian: A native or inhabitant of Asia
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
- salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
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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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Roast duck & Pumpkin - Jamie at Home
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firetruck posted on 2013/04/26Ever wanted to master that perfect roast duck with a vibrant pumpkin salad? This video is your go-to guide, packed with practical cooking vocabulary and simple sentence structures you can use every day! You'll learn how to create a delicious Asian dressing and get tips for oven-roasting like a pro.
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