Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- at least: As a minimum
- next to: Being located along side another
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- for instance: As an example.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- deal with
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- have to: Must do
- work out
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- out to lunch: Not paying attention; unaware of what is happening.
- food for thought: Something worth thinking seriously about.
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- sister: Female you share a parent with
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- great: Very good; better than before
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- talk: Style of speaking
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- love: Person's name
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- online: Connected to the internet
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- history: Established pattern or record
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- voting: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
- operation: Business or company, or its activities
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- functional: Useful; not just for decoration
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- highly: In a manner that shows approval
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- vary: To change something and make it different
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
- resemblance: Being similar in appearance
- infinite: Being very large in amount
- incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
- fandom: Fans of a sport or famous person
- gem: Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- coworker: A person who you work with, especially someone with a similar job or level of responsibility
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- influencer: A person who has the power to influence many people, especially through social media.
- deceitful: Intended to deceive; tending to lie
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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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How Does Steven Universe Expand Our Ideas of Family? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
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Mary Lai posted on 2015/09/25Ever wondered how cartoons can teach us about family? This video dives into how 'Steven Universe' expands our ideas of family with its unique characters and dynamics, offering a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with advanced terms. You'll explore cultural depth and learn new phrases through this engaging analysis!
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