Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- at the moment: At this time; now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go on: To continue doing something
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- going on: To continue doing something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- break out
- blow away: To completely beat or defeat someone, or kill them
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- put into action: To start using a plan or method.
- lack of hope: The absence of optimism or positive expectation.
- set up
- on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- at school: Present and attending school.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- write down: To record in writing
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- hot potato: A controversial or difficult issue that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
- put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- sit down: To take a seat
- at length: In detail; fully
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in terms of
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- tv show: A television program.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- next to: Being located along side another
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- point: An item to be discussed
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- politician: Someone whose job is in politics
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- history: Established pattern or record
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- porn: Short for pornography
- anymore: No longer; no more
- feminist: Person believing women have the same rights as men
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
- pornography: Pictures or stories that stimulate sexual desire
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- flawed: Having a quality that makes something not perfect
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- feminism: Belief that women and men have the same rights
- sew: To make something using a needle and thread
- gay: Happy and bright
- squeak: To make a short very high cry or sound
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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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Emma Watson & Caitlin Moran - In Conversation for Our Shared Shelf
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smilehumanbeing posted on 2016/08/30Ever wondered about feminism and media representation? Dive into a fascinating conversation between Emma Watson and Caitlin Moran where they discuss topics like sex work and 'How to Be a Woman'! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights in this engaging chat.
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