Vocabulary
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- go on: To continue doing something
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- a wide array: A large and impressive collection or range of things.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- interact with
- got to: To arrive at some place
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- fair point: A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- gender: State of being male or female
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- assign: To give someone a particular job to do
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- voice: Ability to sing well
- feminist: Person believing women have the same rights as men
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- biology: The study of living things
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- male: Characteristic of boys or men
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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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Is BMO From Adventure Time Expressive of Feminism? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
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YSI posted on 2015/06/30Ever wondered if BMO from Adventure Time is a feminist icon? This video dives deep into gender fluidity and feminist media analysis, using BMO as a fascinating case study. You'll boost your vocabulary with terms related to third-wave feminism and media criticism, all while exploring a fun cultural topic!
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