Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- in terms of
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- next to: Being located along side another
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- hang onto: To hold something tightly.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- at random
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- from A to Z: Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- put it together: To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
- spin out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- demonstration: Open showing of emotion
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- fragment: Part that is broken off of something
- coherent: (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- charcoal: Burnt wood used for fuel/drawing
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- relativity: Einstein theory about time, space and position
- buster: Way of addressing a man
- rationality: Being able to think clearly
- artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
- erasure: Act of removing or destroying a thing
- storyboard: A plan authors use to map out a story
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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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William Kentridge Interview: How We Make Sense of the World
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YEN posted on 2025/01/17Ever wondered how artists make sense of the world through their work? Dive into an interview with William Kentridge where he shares his unique charcoal animation and studio practices, offering a fascinating look at artistic uncertainty and experimental film. You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and gain cultural depth from this insightful discussion!
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