Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in terms of
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
- indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- limb: Leg, arm, branch or wing
- harvest: Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
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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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【TEDx】Back to the Future of Endangered Languages | Colleen Fitzgerald | TEDxUTA
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Zhou Lu posted on 2016/01/24Did you know that thousands of languages are disappearing? This fascinating TEDx talk explores the future of endangered languages, like Maori and Chickasaw, and how we can help them thrive using 'language nests' and technology. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of cultural preservation!
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