Vocabulary
- see through: To realize the truth about
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- foremost: Being the best or most important
- excessive: Beyond what is usual or proper
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- tolerate: To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- ashamed: Feeling of shame or guilt
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- nuisance: A troublesome or annoying person or thing
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- arrogance: Rude manner from belief you are better than others
- entitlement: Right (to benefits) granted by law, contract
- acutely: Strongly and suddenly
- enchant: To hold the admiration of others; charm
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2021/07/04Ever wondered why we blush? This video dives into the fascinating psychology behind blushing, exploring it as a sign of virtue and self-awareness, not a flaw! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and explore cultural insights that will make you think differently about this common human reaction.
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