Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at school: Present and attending school.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- the best jobs: The most desirable or advantageous occupations, typically characterized by high pay, good benefits, and positive work-life balance.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- long: Person's name
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- village: Small town in the country
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- reject: Goods that are not suitable for sale at full price
- test: To be given a medical examination
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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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【TEDx】Mind your language: Patricia Ryan at TEDxDubai 2010
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邱潔茹 posted on 2015/04/03Ever wondered how language loss happens and why English is so global? Patricia Ryan dives into these fascinating topics, sharing insights on education inequality and the power of language. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while exploring rich cultural and historical contexts!
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