Vocabulary
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- slow burn: A gradual increase of anger or tension over time.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- short clip: A brief segment of a video or film.
- go on: To continue doing something
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
- tiny: Very, very small
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- replace: To use instead of something else
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- millionaire: Person with 1,000,000 dollars, euros etc. or more
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- burn: To destroy with fire
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- feather: One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
- rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- brass: Yellow metal made by combining copper and zinc
- billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
- hut: Small and simple building
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- pounce: To jump forward suddenly after waiting to attack
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- ninja: Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
- slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
- unlock: To use a key or code to open something
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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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Women Need To Stop Asking Men What They're Thinking. Cory Edwards
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Julianne Sung posted on 2024/01/27Ever wonder what's really going on in someone's head? This hilarious clip from Cory Edwards dives into the everyday absurdities of relationships and fashion, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and understanding cultural dialogue. You'll pick up some great situational phrases while laughing along!
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