Vocabulary
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- drastically: In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
- subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- military: Army or armed forces
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- norm: Standard or regular way of doing something
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- account: An advantage
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- sarcasm: Harsh or cutting remark
- naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- outright: In a complete manner; totally
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- slam: To criticize sharply
- distant: Unfriendly; cold
- previously: At an earlier time
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- harmful: Likely to cause damage or injury
- pure: Not mixed with anything else
- equipment: Tools or materials used to perform a task
- threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- benign: (Of cancer) not harmful or too serious
- insanely: In an insane manner
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- slope: Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
- ramble: To talk or write in an apparently purposeless way
- orphan: Child whose parents have died
- punchline: Last line of a joke
- squeal: Long high cry of pain, fear or surprise
- breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
- funnier: Being more amusing than
- customization: Act to make, change according to the user's needs
- grandma: Mother of your father or mother
- gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
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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 2025/01/08Ever wondered what makes a joke land (or totally bomb)? This video dives into the science of humor, breaking down concepts like the 'benign violation' theory and the 'rule of three' to help you understand what's funny. You'll pick up practical tips for joke structure and even get a chance to practice subtle sarcasm, making it perfect for anyone looking to add a little more wit to their conversations!
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