Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- rip out: To remove something quickly and violently.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- have to: Must do
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- rational: Able to think clearly
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- rebel: Person who fights against established government
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- irrational: Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- greasy: Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- rogue: Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- glamour: Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal)
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- captivate: To catch and hold someone's interest; charm
- disproportionate: Not equal or in balance
- beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- queer: Offensive term for a gay person
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- evidently: In a manner that is easy to see, notice, or sense
- wheelchair: Movable chair mounted on large wheels
- cloth: Piece of material used for cleaning, etc.
- terminator: Another name for exterminator
- gay: Happy and bright
- ether: Formerly, liquid inducing sleep before dental work
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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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Allison Williams: How "M3GAN 2.0" Helps Us Process Our Fears About AI
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/19Ever wonder about our fears of AI, especially after seeing a killer doll like M3GAN? Allison Williams dives into how the movie "M3GAN 2.0" taps into these anxieties, and you'll pick up on simple sentence structures and cultural insights along the way!
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