Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- check out
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- on duty
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
- pop off: To leave a place, usually for a short time.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- leap out: To jump out suddenly.
- next to: Being located along side another
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- university: High-level educational institution; college
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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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EMBARRASSING UNIVERSITY STORIES | Tyler Oakley
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蘇筠晴 posted on 2016/03/22Ever wondered what really goes on in college dorms? Tyler Oakley shares his hilarious and sometimes embarrassing university stories, from dealing with student loans to pulling dorm pranks! You'll pick up practical phrases for daily life and get a real feel for college culture.
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