Vocabulary
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- express: To send something by fast mail
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
- pinch: A very small amount of something
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- additional: Further or added
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- counselor: Person offering professional advice to others
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
- zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
- sucker: Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
- genital: Concerning sexual organs
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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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Sexual Assault, Consent and Sexual Harassment: What's The Difference?
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/06/15Ever wondered about the difference between sexual assault, consent, and harassment? This video breaks it all down with clear explanations and real-life scenarios, perfect for boosting your understanding and picking up practical vocabulary. You'll gain valuable insights into teen safety and how to report issues, making this a must-watch!
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