Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- dude: Form of address for a man
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- ironically: Contrary to plan or expectation
- ironic: Funny because it is the opposite of the truth
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- evil: Act considered morally bad
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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
A2 Elementary
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Word Crimes busted by Grammar Avengers - Studio C
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Hebe Ya posted on 2015/05/28Get ready to laugh your way through grammar mistakes with the Grammar Avengers! This hilarious sketch busts common word crimes like dangling participles and the misuse of 'literally,' making learning fun and unforgettable. You'll pick up essential grammar tips while enjoying a fantastic comedy sketch!
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