Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- cake mix: A pre-mixed blend of dry ingredients for making a cake, typically requiring only the addition of wet ingredients.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- previous to: Before a particular time or event.
- for instance: As an example.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
- off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- respect: To follow the established rules
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- history: Established pattern or record
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- quo: The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
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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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Why Are There So Many Super Hero Movies? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
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Ashley Chen posted on 2015/03/02Ever wonder why superhero movies are EVERYWHERE? This video dives deep into superhero history and representation in media, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary and cultural insights. It's a super fun way to explore Hollywood blockbusters and film theory!
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