Vocabulary
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- from nowhere: Suddenly appearing without warning or expectation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- heart to heart: An honest and sincere conversation about feelings or personal topics.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- subsequent: Happening after; later
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- asset: Thing that has value to you
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- act: To behave in a certain way
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- acceptance: Act of accepting; agreement to accept
- host: Mass; a great number
- guidance: Advice on what to do in school, job, future
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
- glitch: Small problem, fault preventing something working
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- booth: Small area where someone does something privately
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- hoodie: A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
- picture: General situation or state of being
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- creek: Water channel that is smaller than a river
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- flashy: Bright and fancy, but not tasteful
- workplace: Place where work is done
- forte: Someone's strong point
- jewel: Precious stone like a diamond; gem
- heartfelt: Earnest; sincere; strongly felt
- memo: Brief note or message left for another person
- courtroom: Room in which a law court sits
- baron: Very influential, powerful person in a business
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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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Virtual Golden Globes 2021 recap: Wins, bloopers & shocks
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Minnie posted on 2021/03/02Get ready for all the glitz, glamour, and hilarious moments from the 2021 Golden Globes! You'll catch up on the biggest wins, laugh along with some unforgettable bloopers, and maybe even get a surprise or two, all while picking up natural phrases from this virtual ceremony.
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