Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- in charge: To be responsible for
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- such as: For example; like
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- at sea
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- mark out: To define or establish the limits or boundaries of an area.
- weigh up: To assess in order to make a decision about it
- set up
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- below ground: Underneath the surface of the earth.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- squeeze out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
- come into contact: To physically touch something.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
- set off: To start a journey
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- carry out
- take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in living memory: Within the time that people still alive can remember.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- sedentary lifestyle: A way of life that involves little physical activity.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- on the dry: Situated on land or in a dry area, not in water.
- below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
- by means of: Using; with the help of.
- single file: One behind the other, in a line.
- on the hunt: Actively searching for someone or something.
- go on: To continue doing something
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
- in perfect harmony: In complete agreement or accord; working together seamlessly.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- land: Region or country
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- small: Little in size; not big
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- village: Small town in the country
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- settlement: Official agreement that ends an argument
- cattle: Cows or bulls on a farm
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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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Desert of Skeletons. Full Documentary | Planet Doc Full Documentaries
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realvip posted on 2014/10/15Ever wondered about the mysterious Skeleton Coast, a place where shipwrecks litter the shore and ghost towns tell tales of failed diamond rushes? This fascinating documentary explores the harsh beauty of the Namib Desert, its incredible shifting dunes, and the surprising explosion of life it supports. You'll learn about the history of human attempts to conquer this land and pick up some vivid vocabulary to describe extreme environments!
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