Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- next to: Being located along side another
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- deal with
- go away: To go on vacation
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- going on: To continue doing something
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- on the spectrum: Having a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- important: Having power or authority
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- gender: State of being male or female
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- male: Characteristic of boys or men
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
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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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LGBTQ: Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities
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Sū-guân Âng posted on 2015/06/23Ever wondered about sexual orientation and gender identities? This video dives into the experiences of LGBTQ youth, sharing powerful coming-out stories and exploring concepts like gender identity and family acceptance. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights through real-life dialogues, making it a fantastic way to boost your English and understanding!
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