Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- under fire: Being heavily criticized.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- at least: As a minimum
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- hang around: To spend time with someone
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- check out
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- chunk: A large bit of something; thick lump
- veteran: Person experienced through long service
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- option: A choice
- blow: To move something using air
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- click: To work well with someone or something
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- insanely: In an insane manner
- sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
- person: Man, woman or child
- loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- unveil: To remove something's outer covering
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- microwave: Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
- poster: A large, printed notice or picture
- fillet: Narrow piece or slice of boneless meat or fish
- tout: To praise or promote something
- certify: To approve someone as authorized, valid
- questionable: Not likely to be right or true; doubtful
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
- reddit: Reddit is an American social news aggregation, content rating, and discussion website.
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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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Ex-Workers Reveal The One Item You Should Never Order At McDonald's
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羅世康 posted on 2018/10/15Ever wondered what McDonald's employees *really* think about the Filet-O-Fish? Dive behind the counter with this juicy exposé sourced from Reddit confessions, and find out the surprising truth about what you should never order! You'll pick up practical food safety tips and learn some great vocabulary for discussing daily life.
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