Vocabulary
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- roll on: For time to pass
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- check out
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- rubbish: To say someone's ideas/actions are no good
- yawn: Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
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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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BBC 6 Minute English June 04, 2015 - Is Aggression Useful? (Subtitle not corrected yet)
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/06/06Ever wondered if aggression can ever be useful? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into animal behavior and nonverbal signals to explore just that! You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary and learn to read situations better, all in just six minutes!
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