Vocabulary
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- sad: Unhappy; wishing something hadn't happened
- sit: To take an exam
- red: Being the color of blood
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- person: Man, woman or child
- job: Something that must be done
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- stop: To block or close something
- happen: To take place or occur
- math: Study or science of numbers and shapes
- boss: Person in charge of you at work
- join: To bring something close to another, to become one
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- anymore: No longer; no more
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- fetch: To go and get something and bring it back
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- blushing: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- projection: A prediction; guess about future developments
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- caesar: Conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (- BC)
- brutus: A Roman senator, known for his involvement in the assassination of Julius Caesar.
- hoop: Round or circular shape or object
- auditorium: Building used for concerts or lectures
- hanukkah: (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in BC
- stomp: To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
- prep: Preparation for an action or event
- aaron: A male given name of Hebrew origin.
- rome: Leadership of the Roman Catholic Church
- africa: Continent between the Atlantic and Indian oceans
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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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Mean Girls (4/10) Movie CLIP - Such a Good Friend (2004) HD
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fisher posted on 2013/04/15Ever wondered how to navigate teen drama and gossip? This iconic clip from Mean Girls is perfect for picking up everyday conversational phrases and understanding hilarious situational dialogue. You'll get a fantastic chance to practice practical English used in social settings, all while enjoying a classic comedy scene!
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