Vocabulary
- green screen: A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- such as: For example; like
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- have to: Must do
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- leg up: Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- call: A order or request for action
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
- toddler: Young child learning to walk
- tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
- station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- green: Color of young leaves
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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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Do Singaporean Kids Have Time To Be Kids?
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Peter Yang posted on 2015/04/20Ever wondered if Singaporean kids have enough time to just be kids? This hilarious mockumentary dives into the wild world of tuition culture and 'kiasu' parenting, giving you a fun look at daily life pressures. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights while laughing along with this satirical sketch!
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