Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- above average
- average height: The typical or normal height.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- raw fish: Fish that has not been cooked.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- for another thing: Used to add another reason or point.
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- turn red: To blush or become flushed, usually due to embarrassment or shyness.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
- in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- grow back: To regrow; to grow again after being cut, lost, or damaged.
- as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- on time
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- rice: Person's name
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- great: Very good; better than before
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- part: Division of a book
- baseball: Small ball used in the game of baseball
- penny: Person's name
- salad: Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
- building: To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
- song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
- staging: To organize an event to gain public interest
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- indoor: Located, done, or used inside a building
- history: Established pattern or record
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- shave: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- tin: Metal container used for storing e.g. food
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- freezer: Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- coin: A small, flat piece of metal used as money
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- disturbance: Public incident in which some people act badly
- master: To gain control over something
- graveyard: Area used for burials; area with many graves
- plumbing: To measure the depth of something
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- evolve: To develop certain features
- extinct: (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left
- integral: Being an essential part of something; necessary
- juvenile: Concerning young people or children
- derive: To come from another thing
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- earthworm: Worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- microwave: Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- doughnut: Piece of sweet, fried bread shaped like a ring
- camouflage: Blending into the background by being similar
- limb: Leg, arm, branch or wing
- chester: A city in Cheshire, England, known for its Roman walls and historic architecture.
- parchment: Strong, tough paper
- hemp: Plant that can be used to create rope or cloth
- figuratively: In a manner a metaphor; not literally
- feud: Bitter long quarrel, dispute or argument
- cartilage: Strong flexible tissue connecting bones, joints
- chariot: Ancient battle vehicle driven by standing soldier
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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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50 Common Misconceptions - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.1)
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Zenn posted on 2013/04/05Think you know everything about history, science, and food? This fun video from Mental Floss debunks 50 common myths, from historical inaccuracies to surprising science facts! You'll pick up some fascinating trivia and maybe even learn a few practical tips along the way.
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