Vocabulary
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- deep: Complex and important
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
- sergeant: Officer of low rank in the military
- coconut: A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
- army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- saute: Dish of sauted food
- goddamn: Very bad; terrible
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- creole: Person of mixed French, Spanish and Black descent
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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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Bubba on Shrimp - Forrest Gump (3/9) Movie CLIP (1994) HD
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fisher posted on 2013/04/18Ever wondered how to talk about shrimp like a pro? This clip from Forrest Gump breaks down some hilarious military lingo and everyday practical phrases, perfect for boosting your conversational skills! You'll pick up on simple sentence structures and useful vocabulary that's great for daily use.
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