Vocabulary
- deal with
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- next to: Being located along side another
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- chill: State of being a little cold
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- womb: Place in a woman's body where a baby grows
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- swollen: To increase in size or number larger than normal
- ripe: (Of a smell) disgusting
- friction: Disagreement between two or more people
- lust: Sexual desire
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- gadget: Interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
- representation: Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- implication: Possible effects, results from an action or event
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- great: Very good; better than before
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- inspect: To look at or examine carefully
- vagina: Lower part of the female reproductive tract
- translate: To change something into a different state
- bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- sucker: Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
- tidal: Of the regular rise and fall of the sea level
- tentacle: Long thin arm of some animals like an octopus
- octopus: Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
- pulp: Soft, succulent part of a fruit
- duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- fisherman: Man whose job is catching fish
- ama: (Ask Me Anything) An interactive post or session, often on platforms like Reddit or Instagram, where a person (often a celebrity or expert) answers questions from the public in real-time.
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2024/07/10Ever feel that pesky self-doubt creeping in? This video uses a wild story about Hokusai's 'Tentacles' and some irreverent humor to tackle creative blocks head-on! You'll pick up simple sentence structures and cultural insights while laughing along.
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