Vocabulary
- in terms of
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- slightly: Only a little
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- huge: Very very large
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- communal: Shared or used in common by members of a group
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- commonplace: Being average or ordinary
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- part: Division of a book
- incense: To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
- instrumental: Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- dynasty: Family that controls a country for a long time
- sphere: Area of interest or activity
- burn: To destroy with fire
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- ivory: Hard cream-colored substance forming tusks
- jade: Green stone used to make jewelry/art objects
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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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Why 1.5 billion people eat with chopsticks | Small Thing Big Idea, a TED series
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ccmavis posted on 2020/02/20Ever wondered why chopsticks are so popular? This fun video dives into the fascinating history and cultural significance behind this everyday utensil, perfect for anyone curious about East Asian cuisine and dining etiquette. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to culture and food while learning a surprising amount about how 1.5 billion people eat!
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