Vocabulary
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- bust in: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully, often with the intention of confronting or apprehending someone.
- out of fashion: No longer fashionable or in style.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- regardless of
- due to: Because of; owing to
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- shift: To change in position or direction
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- identical: The same in every way
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- durable: Able to stay in good condition for a long time
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- devote: To dedicate
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- sole: The part of your foot which touches the ground
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- patent: Legal protection for inventions or ideas
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- own: To have something as your property
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- stitch: Pain in your side after running or exercising
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- license: To give official permission to do something
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- recognizable: Being easily identified because of some quality
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- famous: Excellent
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- transformation: A complete change in shape or form of something
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- newfound: Newly discovered
- takeover: Change of ownership of a corporation
- footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
- glam: Shortened form of 'glamorous'
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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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day posted on 2020/05/13Ever wondered why those iconic Doc Martens come with a hefty price tag? This video dives deep into the brand's history, from its punk heritage to its production outsourcing, and unpacks the fashion economics behind those famous boots. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating cultural insights along the way!
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