Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- in terms of
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- matter of opinion: Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
- direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- live: To be alive
- role: Character played by an actor
- performance: Act of doing something
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- history: Established pattern or record
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
- big: Popular
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
- squad: A sports team
- movie: Motion picture; film
- purple: Being a color that is a mixture of red and blue
- ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
- television: Device that broadcasts programs, movies or show
- undoubtedly: With certainty; without question; for sure
- trilogy: Series of three connected works
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- west: Person's name
- ledger: Book containing accounting records
- moustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
- maniacal: Wildly disordered mentally
- heath: Area of land that is poor for growing plants
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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 Amazing Evolution Of The Joker Throughout History
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Kit Yung posted on 2016/08/12Ever wonder how the Joker went from a goofy prankster to a terrifying force of chaos? This video dives deep into his amazing evolution through history, from Caesar Romero to Heath Ledger, perfect for any DC fan looking to boost their vocabulary and cultural knowledge!
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