Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- check out
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- deal with
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- at least: As a minimum
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
- pass by: To go past someone or something.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- set up
- fend off: To defend and keep (threats) at distance
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- name: What something or someone is called
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- movie: Motion picture; film
- dirty: Not clean
- joke: To say or do things that are meant to be funny
- size: How big or small a thing is
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- boner: A mistake that causes embarrassment to the person who makes it
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
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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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Jason Tsao posted on 2016/07/19Did you ever suspect Disney movies had a hidden adult side? This video dives into some hilarious, suggestive jokes hidden in classics like Toy Story and Aladdin that you probably missed as a kid! It's a fun way to explore cultural depth and pick up on some surprising vocabulary.
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