Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- next to: Being located along side another
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- go on: To continue doing something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- section: A part of a whole
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- financial: Involving money
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- performance: Act of doing something
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- row: To move a boat using oars
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- fluke: Lucky shot or event that is purely accidental
- cube: Solid object that has six square sides
- dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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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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林佩宜 posted on 2017/01/05Ever wonder how to reframe stress and spread some smiles? This heartwarming talk show segment dives into stress awareness with a surprise donation that will warm your heart! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations and learn how to handle stress with a positive outlook.
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