Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- light on: To illuminate something.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- see the elephant: To gain experience, especially in difficult or dangerous situations.
- wipe off: To remove by rubbing or erasing
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- gap: Distance between two objects
- authenticity: Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
- probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
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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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【TED】Maurizio Seracini: The secret lives of paintings (Maurizio Seracini: The secret lives of paintings)
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t posted on 2016/06/06Ever wondered what secrets lie hidden within famous paintings? This fascinating TED talk dives into the incredible techniques, like scientific imaging and augmented reality, used to uncover lost masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and others! You'll pick up some amazing vocabulary related to art conservation and historical discovery.
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