Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
- at least: As a minimum
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- old hat: No longer interesting or fashionable; outdated.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- American: Person from the USA
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- weigh: To balance things against each other
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- expire: To breathe out
- sport: Something that is done for fun, e.g. football
- surf: To view webpages on the internet
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
- insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
- broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- grapple: To engage in close hand-to-hand combat
- beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
- horrendous: Causing horror; awful; very bad
- soccer: Sport where players try to kick a ball into a net
- chess: Game of mental strategy for two players
- wife: Married woman
- referee: Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
- wrath: (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
- unison: Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
- duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- highland: Area of mountains far above sea level
- blindfolded: To tie a cloth over your eyes so you can't see
- shin: Front part of the lower leg, beneath the knee
- polo: Game in which horseback riders try to score goals
- volleyball: Game of hitting ball over net using the hands
- fireball: Ball of fire (such as the sun)
- honourable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
- kg: 1000g. The weight of one liter of water
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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 Top 10 Weirdest Sports in the World - EXPLAINED!
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He Jiun Tseng posted on 2016/08/18Ever wondered about sports like Wife Carrying or Quidditch? This video dives into the 10 weirdest sports around the globe, explaining their quirky rules and origins! You'll pick up some fun vocabulary and cultural insights while having a good laugh.
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