Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- such as: For example; like
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- below freezing: At a temperature lower than 0°C or 32°F.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at least: As a minimum
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- tv show: A television program.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- cake mix: A pre-mixed blend of dry ingredients for making a cake, typically requiring only the addition of wet ingredients.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- stress out: To become anxious, worried, or tense.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- tiny: Very, very small
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- couple: To join something to something else
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- recipient: Someone who gets or receives something
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- deodorant: Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
- crappy: Impolite term for not good, worthless
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- important: Having power or authority
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- acceptable: Satisfactory; good enough
- picky: Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- pricey: Expensive; dear; costly
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- conform: To agree or be compatible with something else
- hoodie: A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
- gel: Thick substance, similar to jelly
- humid: (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
- upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- debit: Amount of money taken out of an account
- dove: To swim deep under water with an air supply
- pancake: Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
- herbal: Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
- shampoo: Substance used to wash the hair
- visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
- bead: Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
- passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- deport: To force a person to leave a country
- bran: Grain husk that contains high fiber content
- voltage: Measured force of electricity
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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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Packing for Japan: What to bring and exchanging money!
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/09/25Dreaming of Japan? This video is your ultimate packing and money exchange guide, covering everything from essential toiletries and Japanese fashion tips to how to use 7-Eleven ATMs and understand currency exchange! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and cultural insights, making your trip planning a breeze.
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