Vocabulary
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in terms of
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- have to: Must do
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- at least: As a minimum
- with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- pump up: To inflate something with air using a pump.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- get a hold: To make contact with someone
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- pitch on: To choose somebody/something
- go away: To go on vacation
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- deal with
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- truck out: To carry goods or materials away by truck.
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- differs from: To not be the same as something else
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- turn on
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- start on: To begin or start doing something.
- on time
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- next to: Being located along side another
- in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- beat to: To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- set up
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
- show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- at the moment: At this time; now
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
- zero in: To focus on a target
- speed up: To move more quickly
- fill up
- pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- piece: A counter in a board game
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- weak: Not having a strong character
- student: Person studying at school
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- listening: To use your ears to hear and understand things
- chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
- serene: Very calm or peaceful
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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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tai posted on 2014/08/04Ever wondered about the magic behind classical music? This Yale lecture dives deep into musical form and theory, perfect for anyone curious about the structure of their favorite tunes! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary while exploring the rich cultural depth of music.
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