Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- kid on: To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- tv show: A television program.
- at least: As a minimum
- waste water: Water that has been used and contaminated by human activities, such as sewage or industrial effluent.
- internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- work out
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- before it was cool: Doing or liking something before it becomes popular or trendy.
- in buckets: Raining very heavily in large amounts.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- trend: Current style or fashion
- click: To work well with someone or something
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- night: Time when sun does not shine
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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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Dear Ice Bucket Challenge Haters...
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Ashley Chen posted on 2014/09/04Ever wondered about the Ice Bucket Challenge craze? This video dives into the social commentary and humor behind the viral trend, exploring the debate around water waste and charity. You'll pick up practical phrases and gain cultural insights while enjoying a lively discussion!
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