Vocabulary
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- receipt: Act of receiving something
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- leave: To go away from; depart
- cupboard: Piece of furniture used for storage
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- person: Man, woman or child
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- salmon: Light pinkish orange color
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- cutlery: Tableware implements for cutting and eating food
- woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- knitting: To join or be joined closely together
- baboon: Large African monkey that has large teeth
- buffet: Meal where eaters select from many various dishes
- scissor: To cut with or as if with scissors
- gnome: Small being living underground guarding treasure
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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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How the English language would sound if silent letters weren’t silent - BBC
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/02/18Ever wondered what English would sound like if we actually pronounced every single letter? This hilarious and playful rant imagines a world where silent letters get their moment, offering a fun peek into English pronunciation quirks and word oddities. You'll definitely pick up some laughs and maybe even a new way to think about those tricky words!
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