Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- get to grips with: To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- such as: For example; like
- track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- grey: Color between black and white (also spelled gray)
- movie: Motion picture; film
- Christian: Person believing in the teachings of Jesus Christ
- red: Being the color of blood
- penthouse: (Luxury) apartment on the top floor of a building
- designer: Someone who creates plans to make something
- washington: A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
- filming: To record moving action with a camera
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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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mimi posted on 2015/03/21Ever wondered about the secrets behind the Fifty Shades of Grey movie? Dive into 25 fascinating facts, from behind-the-scenes drama and casting stories to the iconic Red Room and costume design. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while uncovering all the juicy details!
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