Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- narrative: The telling of a story
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
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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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This I Believe
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Precious Annie Liao posted on 2014/05/01Ever wanted to share your core beliefs but weren't sure how to start? This video dives into the "This I Believe" personal narrative, showing you how to craft a compelling thesis statement and use "show, not tell" techniques. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by exploring this classic American broadcast tradition!
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