Vocabulary
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- such as: For example; like
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- work out
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- toughen up: To become stronger, more resilient, or less sensitive.
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- spot: A certain place or area
- strength: Condition of being strong
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- initially: At first; originally
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- require: To demand that someone does something
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
- click: To work well with someone or something
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- improvise: To compose, speak or perform without preparation
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- wand: Thin rod held in the hand, e.g. used by a magician
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- backfire: (Vehicle) to explode fuel in the muffler
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- peppermint: A mint candy
- greenhouse: Greenhouse gas that makes the Earth get warmer
- up: To act suddenly and unexpectedly
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- snake: An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- slime: Thick slippery substance, often rather disgusting
- spat: A small fight or disagreement
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- latex: Rubber-like substance, used e.g. for gloves
- toughen: To make or become tough or tougher
- cameraman: Man who operates movie cameras as a job
- bookstore: Shop where books are sold
- lib: Liberal member of parliament
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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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12 UNBELIEVABLE Behind The Scenes Facts from Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets
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Julianne Sung posted on 2022/10/01Ever wondered how the Basilisk's terrifying stare was brought to life or what went on behind the scenes of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? You'll discover 12 unbelievable facts, from clever set design to improvised lines, that will totally change how you see the movie! Plus, you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way.
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