Vocabulary
- crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- great: Very good; better than before
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- unveil: To remove something's outer covering
- cyber: Concerning the internet
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- boulevard: Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
- cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.
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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 is Your Password?
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少少 posted on 2015/07/15Ever wondered what people's passwords are? This fun street interview on Hollywood Boulevard dives into hilarious and sometimes shocking password confessions, giving you a lighthearted look at password security! You'll pick up practical phrases for discussing everyday cybersecurity and maybe even get inspired to strengthen your own online defenses!
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