Vocabulary
- sit down: To take a seat
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- check out
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
- set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
- let it happen: To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- seize the day: To make the most of the present moment; to take all opportunities that are available to you.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- root for: To support a sports team
- stand out
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- song and dance: A long explanation or excuse intended to distract or mislead.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- pour out: To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.
- mile a minute: Very quickly, especially in speech or action.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- regardless of
- stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
- look back: To think about past events
- at least: As a minimum
- out of the picture: No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- role: Character played by an actor
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- million: 1,000,000
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
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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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7 Must-See ROBIN WILLIAMS Movies
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Leo posted on 2014/11/07Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with 7 must-see Robin Williams movies! You'll not only revisit some of his most iconic performances but also pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures perfect for B2 learners looking to deepen their cultural understanding.
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