Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- at random
- stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- barely: Only just; just possible
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- tiny: Very, very small
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- steer: A cow
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- velocity: Speed in a given direction
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- sync: Short for 'synchronization'
- skyscraper: Very tall building with many stories
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- halfway: A middle point between two extremes
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- squish: To walk through mud or puddles
- suffice: To be enough to do something
- wobbly: Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
- spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
- carousel: Moving belt carrying bags to be claimed at airport
- mega: Big; great; large; impressive
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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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What if you built a billion-story building?
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/06/18Ever wondered if you could build a skyscraper that reaches space? This video dives into the wild thought experiment of a billion-story building, exploring mind-bending concepts like centrifugal force and elevator logistics! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary while learning about the incredible engineering challenges involved.
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