Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- go away: To go on vacation
- check out
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- tv show: A television program.
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- inferior: Being of little importance or worth
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- amateur: Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- sculpture: Work of art made by cutting stone, wood, clay etc.
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- business: A company formed for making profit
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- weak: Not having a strong character
- critique: A review of the quality of a work
- worthless: Being of no value; without positive aspects
- idol: Person who is greatly admired
- bubblegum: Form of chewing gum
- songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
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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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How To Keep Fear Of Criticism From Crushing You
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Adam Huang posted on 2025/01/26Ever let fear of criticism stop you from creating? This Q&A Tuesday episode from MarieTV dives into practical ways to handle negative feedback and boost your creative confidence, perfect for anyone making art for themselves! You'll pick up simple sentence structures and daily practical tips to keep your artistic spirit alive.
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