Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- row: To move a boat using oars
- cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
- stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- weight: How heavy something is
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- waist: Narrower part of your body between hips and chest
- skinny: Too thin; very lean
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- chubby: Somewhat fat
- slim: Being thin in an appealing way
- statistical: Concerning the math of data
- categorize: To distribute into classes or the same type
- abject: Very great (fear, poverty, loneliness etc.)
- datum: Item of factual information
- plump: Large and round; slightly fat, in a pleasant way
- overweight: Weighing more than a normal or allowed amount
- hypertension: Condition marked by abnormally high blood pressure
- damnit: A mild swear word used to express annoyance
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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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Kana kawai posted on 2016/09/10Ever wondered what's considered 'skinny' or 'overweight' in Japan? This video dives into the surprising medical and cultural differences in body weight standards, comparing BMI scales and exploring real Japanese opinions on body types. You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary and cultural insights along the way!
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