Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- baby up: To treat someone with extra care or protectiveness like a baby.
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in flames: Burning fiercely
- in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
- for instance: As an example.
- from hell: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- space out: To become distracted or inattentive; to lose focus.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- desperately: In a way that shows you don't have much hope
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- plausible: Being reasonable and possibly true
- misery: Thing that causes unhappiness
- plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- wicked: Morally bad; evil
- spooky: Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
- utter: To make a particular sound; speak
- organism: Living thing, often one that is small
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- master: To gain control over something
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- demeanor: The way a person behaves toward other people
- sanity: Normal or sound powers of mind
- outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- hallucination: Seeing things that are not there, as from drug use
- disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
- cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
- heinous: Hatefully bad; evil
- fiery: Of or like fire; hot or angry
- assassin: Person who kills a public figure
- deduce: To use logic or reason to reach a conclusion
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
- pact: Agreement between people or countries
- supernatural: Being unable to be explained by natural causes
- dame: Title of respect given to a woman
- stealthy: Moving/acting so as to avoid being seen/noticed
- hex: An evil spell put on someone
- archdeacon: Church official ranking just below a bishop
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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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Dark Hunchback of Notre Dame Theories That'll Freak You Out
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Julianne Sung posted on 2023/08/20Ever wondered about the darker side of Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame? This video dives deep into some seriously freaky fan theories, exploring everything from the living cathedral to Frollo's chilling pact. You'll not only get a new perspective on the movie but also pick up some great vocabulary for discussing film analysis and cultural depth!
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