Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- tv show: A television program.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- point: An item to be discussed
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- American: Person from the USA
- false: Not real or genuine
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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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Lesson 9 - Critical Reading
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Rosalyn Kate posted on 2015/07/16Ever feel like you're being tricked by ads or news headlines? This lesson dives into critical reading, showing you how to spot the difference between facts and opinions and uncover sneaky propaganda techniques! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn practical skills to analyze information like a pro.
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