Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in terms of
- evocative of: Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- have on: To be wearing something.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- broader sense: A more general or inclusive meaning or interpretation.
- by dint of: By means of or because of something.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- prominent: Being important or well known
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- depict: To represent or describe something using words
- pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- century: Period of 100 years
- important: Having power or authority
- determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- metaphorical: Using words imaginatively to reveal a similarity
- palette: Flat board for mixing paint
- prodigy: Young person who is amazingly talented
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
- picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
- biography: Story of a person's life as told by someone else
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
- evocative: Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
- abstraction: Concept or idea related to something not physical
- retrospective: Relating to or thinking about the past
- sitter: Person looking after children for parents
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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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Exhibition Tour— Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck | Met Exhibitions
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yeeen posted on 2026/01/08Ever wondered about the power of emotional minimalism in art? Dive into the captivating world of Helene Schjerfbeck, a Finnish modernist whose paintings speak volumes with a limited palette, and explore her incredible work at the Metropolitan Museum. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating cultural insights along the way!
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