Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- check out
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- hold water: To be logical, consistent, or sound; to stand up to scrutiny.
- creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- heat up: To become warmer; to make something warmer.
- come full circle: To return to the original state or situation.
- circle back: To return to a previous topic or point in conversation.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in store: About to happen in the future
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- century: Period of 100 years
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- stable: In a position where something does not fall over
- daily: Happening every day
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- atom: Smallest bit that matter can be broken down into
- molecular: About or caused by molecules
- chapel: Room to hold religious services
- plaster: Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- limestone: Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
- carbonate: To charge a drink with carbon dioxide
- lime: White containing calcium used in farming
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- oxide: Compound from combining oxygen with a chemical
- fresco: Picture painted over wet plaster, e.g. on a wall
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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
A2 Elementary
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Michelangelo & The Science of Fresco Painting | Chemistry Meets Art
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zerocels1us posted on 2024/04/18Ever wondered how Michelangelo created those breathtaking frescoes? Dive into the amazing chemistry behind fresco painting, from volcanic ash to lime plaster, and discover how art and science have been intertwined for centuries! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to art, chemistry, and history along the way.
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