Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- next to: Being located along side another
- pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- on the jump: Being alert and ready to act quickly.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- coming into play: To become a factor; to have an effect or become relevant.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- catch fire: To start burning; to ignite.
- make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- deal with
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- tail off: To become gradually smaller or weaker.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- live streaming: Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
- mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
- point: An item to be discussed
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- land: Region or country
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- cap: Covering for the end or top of something
- penny: Person's name
- assassin: Person who kills a public figure
- upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- rim: Outer edge of something circular
- revisit: To talk or think about something again
- catapult: Weapon that projects rocks from an elastic strap
- exemption: Release from duties others are required to do
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
- playoff: Contest to determine which team goes to the final
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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
A2 Elementary
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James Wiseman is a future All-Star and might be Rookie of the Year! - Kendrick Perkins | The Jump
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林宜悉 posted on 2020/11/22Think James Wiseman is destined for NBA stardom? Kendrick Perkins certainly does, calling him a future All-Star and Rookie of the Year contender! You'll get to hear all the exciting draft analysis and learn some key basketball vocabulary along the way.
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