Vocabulary
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- under arrest: Being held by the police; formally detained.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- imitate: To act, speak like someone or something else
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
- renowned: Widely known and esteemed
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- faint: To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- battle: Military fight between armies
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- squid: Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
- pant: Short, loud breath, taken with the mouth open
- outdated: No longer in fashion or use because too old
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- live: To be alive
- montage: Assembly of items, e.g. visual images
- octopus: Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
- champ: Shortened form of 'champion' (player)
- satisfy: To make someone happy because they got their wish
- forget: To not remember something
- grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- sexually: In a way or manner that involves sex
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- swapped: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
- deluxe: Of a higher quality and price than usual
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- unemployed: Not currently being used
- plumbing: To measure the depth of something
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- catalogue: Book of items that are available for purchase
- sport: Something that is done for fun, e.g. football
- turd: Obscene terms for feces
- muffle: To make a sound less loud or clear, as by covering
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- wail: To cry or complain about in a loud high voice
- clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
- butterfly: Insect with large and colorful wings
- biologist: A scientist who studies living things
- freakin: Used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger
- buzzer: Button that rings when pushed
- suspenseful: Marked by anxious feelings caused by uncertainty
- ding: Dent in a car, etc. caused by being hit
- clatter: To make a rattling noise, as when something falls
- maniacally: In a violent or mentally ill manner
- chainsaw: Machine-powered saw that cuts with a sharp chain
- whir: To make a fast repeated quiet sound
- topper: A worker who cuts tops off (e.g. of trees)
- clank: To make a short loud sound by a metal object
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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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FOOD BATTLE 2016
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Steven posted on 2016/12/31Get ready for some absurd comedy with "Food Battle 2016"! You'll hear tons of situational dialogue and pick up on some hilarious meme parodies, making it a fun way to boost your understanding of everyday conversations and cultural references.
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