Vocabulary
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- deal with
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- in perpetuity: Continuing forever without end.
- part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
- by the day: With each passing day; daily.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- per cent: Out of every 100; a proportion multiplied by 100
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- going on: To continue doing something
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- material: Cloth; fabric
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- clutter: To fill with disorderly mess of things
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- cram: To add more to something that is already full
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- important: Having power or authority
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- haul: To pull or drag something heavy (e.g. boat)
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- own: To have something as your property
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- compulsory: Required by the rules; that you cannot avoid doing
- minimalist: Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- accumulation: Act of becoming bigger or more over time
- infect: To introduce a computer virus to
- linen: Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
- minimalism: Art movement emphasizing extreme simplification
- unchecked: With the details not yet confirmed as correct
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
- paperwork: Work involving handling papers, forms, letters etc.
- padlock: Portable lock that can be opened with a key
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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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April Lu posted on 2018/06/21Ever feel overwhelmed by your stuff? This inspiring talk from The Minimalists shares their personal journey of letting go of possessions and consumer debt, offering practical tips you can use today! You'll pick up everyday vocabulary and gain cultural insight into consumer culture while learning simple sentence structures.
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