Vocabulary
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- bad: Not good; wrong
- knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
- fury: Rage; violent anger
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
- gun: To suddenly make an engine run faster
- refill: To make something full again
- squirt: To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- packaging: Protective wrapping for a parcel or item for sale
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
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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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These Toys Are Really Weird
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Matthew Hung posted on 2016/03/10Ever stumbled upon the weirdest toys online? This video dives into some hilarious and bizarre superhero bootlegs, including Wonder Woman scissors that are definitely not for kids! You'll pick up some fun, everyday vocabulary perfect for talking about gag gifts and budget finds.
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