Vocabulary
- stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
- regardless of
- rush out: To leave a place quickly or suddenly.
- shelf life: The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- aside from
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- such as: For example; like
- on to: Toward something; forward
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- urge: A strong desire for something
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- quarantine: To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- household: Being in everyday use; common
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- porch: Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- potassium: A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- oatmeal: Cereal made from rolled or ground oats
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- fortify: To protect against military attack, as with walls
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- apron: Clothing to keep clothes clean when cooking
- pantry: Room for preparation or storage of foods
- granola: Cereal made of rolled oats, dried fruits and nuts
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- can: Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
- add: To include as well
- dice: To cut food or other things into small pieces
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- skillet: Pan used for frying food
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- cocoa: Brown powder from a large bean, used for chocolate
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
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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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Foods You'll Regret Not Having During A Coronavirus Quarantine
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Fibby posted on 2020/03/31Ever wondered what pantry essentials you'll *really* miss when you can't get to the store? This video dives into smart grocery stock-up tips and freezer meal ideas, perfect for those unexpected moments! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for everyday life and learn about some surprising comfort foods like dark chocolate!
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