Vocabulary
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- consider: To think carefully about something
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- re: Are
- century: Period of 100 years
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- pile: Large amount of something
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- crust: Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- origin: Point at which something begins or is created
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
- rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
- mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- wood: Person's name
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- pepperoni: Pork and beef sausage
- attentive: Thoughtful and considerate
- patriotic: Having a great love for your country
- basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
- pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
- mozzarella: Mild white Italian cheese
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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
A2 Elementary
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VoiceTube posted on 2016/09/24Ever wondered about the true story behind your favorite slice of pizza? This video dives into the fascinating history of pizza, from its humble beginnings to the iconic Margherita, and you'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a delicious journey into Italian cuisine and culture that you won't want to miss.
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