Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- regardless of
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- barely: Only just; just possible
- stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- exotic: Being very different or unusual
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- American: Person from the USA
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- history: Established pattern or record
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- Asian: A native or inhabitant of Asia
- feminine: Concerning or relating to females
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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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The Weird History of Asian Sex Stereotypes | Decoded | MTV News
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Sora Yeh posted on 2016/05/29Ever wondered about the roots of Asian sex stereotypes in dating? This MTV Decoded video dives deep into hypersexualization and discrimination, offering a critical look at how these ideas took hold. You'll gain cultural insights and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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