Vocabulary
- in view of: Considering; taking into account.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- strike: To hit something
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- temporarily: For a limited amount of time
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
- felt: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- eastern: Being in the area to the east
- rating: To assess something or consider its qualities
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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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Major Earthquake Hits Kathmandu, Nepal. Tremors Across Northern India
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Jimmy Chen posted on 2015/04/26Wow, a major earthquake hit Nepal and tremors were felt all the way in India! This video dives into the breaking news, explaining the severe shaking and its cross-border impact with advanced vocabulary you'll definitely want to pick up. It's a fantastic way to boost your knowledge and learn some key terms related to natural disasters!
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