Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- such as: For example; like
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- regardless of
- on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
- silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
- the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- cash in: To sell asset to get money back
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- add on: To attach or include something extra.
- bells and whistles: Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- evolve: To develop certain features
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- dread: To await with great fear
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
- distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- perpetual: Continuing forever
- evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
- uncanny: So keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- tale: Story that is not true
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- counterpart: Person/thing having same function/characteristics
- utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
- bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
- succession: Act of officially taking over someone's position
- mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
- upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
- blatant: (Of a bad thing) very obvious; done without shame
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- less: Smaller in amount or degree
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- live: To be alive
- powerhouse: Highly energetic and indefatigable person
- progressively: In a progressive manner
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- bombardment: Act of dropping bombs on a place
- genie: Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
- rendition: Performance of a particular piece, esp. of music
- seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
- aneurysm: Dangerous swelling of blood vessel in brain/heart
- arrival: When someone or something gets to at a place
- sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
- artistry: A superior skill you can learn by study, practice
- king: Person considered the best or top at something
- cinderella: A fictional young girl who is saved from her stepmother and stepsisters by her fairy godmother and a handsome prince
- undersea: Beneath the surface of the sea
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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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Top 10 Reasons Why Disney Remakes are HATED
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/05/23Ever wonder why so many people HATE Disney's live-action remakes? This video dives into the 'cash grab' and 'nostalgia trap' behind these films, giving you a fun look at film criticism and why audiences might be feeling 'fatigue'. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing movies and cultural trends!
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