Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- such as: For example; like
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- stand out
- look alike: To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
- dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- amount: Quantity of something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
- intricate: Very detailed or difficult to untangle
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- tedious: Being uninteresting and taking a long time; boring
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- veteran: Person experienced through long service
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- frequently: Often; regularly
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fully: Completely or entirely
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- sculpture: Work of art made by cutting stone, wood, clay etc.
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- notification: Act of giving formal or official information
- exterior: Outside layer or surface
- weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- bundle: A group of things that are tied/fastened together
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- flair: Natural ability to do something well
- wizard: Man with magical powers
- embroidery: Decorative sewing, usually showing pictures
- screenplay: Movie script that includes movement and speech
- serendipity: Good luck in making unexpected/fortunate discovery
- witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- dignify: To raise the respect and status of
- miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
- newt: Small salamander that lives mostly in water
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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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"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" - 10 Behind the Scenes Facts
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Julianne Sung posted on 2022/08/29Ever wondered how the magical world of "Fantastic Beasts" came to life? Dive behind the scenes to discover fascinating facts about the film's incredible production, from intricate costume design to the detailed set and prop creation! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to filmmaking and expand your knowledge of this beloved wizarding world.
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