Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- initiate: To cause something to begin
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- require: To demand that someone does something
- accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
- agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- master: To gain control over something
- dawn: First light of day
- skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- click: To work well with someone or something
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- century: Period of 100 years
- juvenile: Concerning young people or children
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- public: Owned by the government
- choke: To cause someone not to breathe
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- surround: To be all the way around something
- sinister: Suggesting evil or danger; threatening
- headquarters: Main offices; administrative buildings or centers
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- apprentice: Person learning a trade by working for an expert
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- enlighten: To cause someone to understand
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- officially: According to what is stated by an authority figure
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- comprise: To be made up of (different parts)
- pesky: Causing irritation or annoyance
- invoke: To appeal for help/protection to higher authority
- charitable: Concerning helping people who are sick or poor
- altruistic: Selfless concern for the well-being of others
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- masturbation: Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
- masonry: Materials used to build brick or stone structures
- cipher: Nonentity; worthless person or thing; zero
- metaphysics: Study the nature of truth, life and reality
- freemasonry: Beliefs of a widespread secret fraternal order
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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 10 Most MYSTERIOUS SECRET SOCIETIES on Earth!
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ktyvr258 posted on 2017/01/08Ever wondered about the secret societies that might be pulling the strings? This video dives into the 10 most mysterious groups on Earth, from the Illuminati to Skull and Bones, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and cultural insights along the way!
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