Vocabulary
- peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- pour in: To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
- sharp knife: A knife with a keen edge or point for cutting.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- scramble: To cause war planes to take off quickly
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- flame: To glow
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sharp: Person's name
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
- swirl: To make a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
- aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- hamster: Small animal with small tail, and large cheeks
- drizzle: Light rain
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- vertically: In an up and down position
- suggestion: Idea about what someone should do
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- blender: Electrically powered mixer
- parsley: Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
- thyme: Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
- garnish: To add salad, etc. as decoration to food
- knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
- eggplant: Egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- rosemary: Extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats
- parchment: Strong, tough paper
- char: To become burnt and the outside appears black
- roaster: Harsh or humorous critic
- tong: Chinese secret society or fraternal organization
- ama: (Ask Me Anything) An interactive post or session, often on platforms like Reddit or Instagram, where a person (often a celebrity or expert) answers questions from the public in real-time.
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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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Binging with Babish: Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi) from Ratatouille
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Amy.Lin posted on 2021/11/19Ever wanted to recreate that iconic Ratatouille dish, Confit Byaldi? This video from Binging with Babish breaks down the fancy French cuisine step-by-step, perfect for home cooks looking to level up their skills and pick up some delicious new vocabulary!
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