Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- under budget: Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- slightly: Only a little
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- curriculum: Group of related courses in a school or college
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- warehouse: Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
- exterior: Outside layer or surface
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
- orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- wobbly: Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
- cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
- inexpensive: Having a low price; cheap
- stainless: Being perfect and without damage or soil
- titanium: Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
- uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- starry: Full of stars or celebrities
- cod: Type of large fish that is often eaten
- bc: Before Christ; used after dates/years
- divan: Long backless sofa with pillows set against a wall
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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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How I Got Started: Frank Gehry I Fortune
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JJ posted on 2025/12/08Ever wondered how iconic buildings like the Guggenheim Bilbao come to life? Dive into the fascinating world of architect Frank Gehry as he shares his journey, revealing insights into material experimentation and acoustic design. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to architecture and gain a deeper cultural understanding along the way!
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