Vocabulary
- deal with
- from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- cut away: To do something different, as to change direction
- in a rut: Stuck in a monotonous routine; lacking variety or progress.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- sit down: To take a seat
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- obstacle: Object that blocks a path or course
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
- let: To allow someone to do something
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
- professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- rut: Deep track, made by the wheels of vehicles
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- muse: To think about slowly or over a long period
- toothbrush: Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
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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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BBC 6 Minute English August 11, 2016 - How to cure writer's block?
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Brandon posted on 2016/08/17Ever stared at a blank page, completely stuck? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating world of writer's block, exploring everything from ancient Greek muses to modern author routines. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and insights into boosting your creativity!
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