Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in arms: Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- on to: Toward something; forward
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- apropos of: Concerning or relating to a particular subject.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
- dead: Not alive
- mark: Person's name
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
- hoax: Act intended to deceive or trick
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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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49 Hoaxes People Actually Believed - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.12)
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Eating posted on 2015/01/25Ever wondered if that shocking news story was real? This video dives into 49 amazing hoaxes people actually believed, from the Piltdown Man to Lonely Girl 15, helping you pick up fascinating vocabulary and understand how fake news spreads!
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