Vocabulary
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- have to: Must do
- do the trick: To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stand out
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- shake off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- bring about: To cause to happen
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- love: Person's name
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
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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
A2 Elementary
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VoiceTube posted on 2016/06/28Ever wondered what shapes your self-esteem? This video dives deep into the fascinating psychological origins of how we feel about ourselves, exploring everything from peer comparison to the impact of conditional love. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about personal growth!
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