Vocabulary
- stand out
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at least: As a minimum
- on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
- break out
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- over light: Eggs fried on both sides lightly; yolk is somewhat runny.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- stick by
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- amp up: To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as a rule: Generally; usually
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- aside from
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- piece: A counter in a board game
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- intangible: (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
- simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- focal: (Of a point) being the main or important one
- converge: (E.g. of two roads) to come together
- nestle: To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
- foreground: To make something more visible or important
- angular: Having one or more sharp angles
- goldfish: Orange or orange and white freshwater fish
- mead: Alcoholic drink made from honey
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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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Visual Language - 10 Minutes To Better Painting - Episode 2
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黃子芸 posted on 2025/03/14Ever wonder how artists create such captivating paintings? This episode dives into the "Visual Language" of art, breaking down composition, focal points, and contrast with practical tips from Marco Bucci. You'll pick up tons of specialized art vocabulary that's perfect for boosting your painting skills and understanding famous works!
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