Vocabulary
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- opening sequence: The series of shots or scenes that appear at the beginning of a film or television program, often setting the tone or introducing key elements of the story.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- lock down: To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
- from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
- hail from: To have been born or originate in a particular place.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- make a pitch: To present an argument or proposal trying to persuade others.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- rebel: Person who fights against established government
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
- movie: Motion picture; film
- camp: A (military) base
- cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
- la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
- baton: Short stick used by a music conductor
- muse: To think about slowly or over a long period
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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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