Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- have to: Must do
- become of: To happen or become the result of something.
- look back: To think about past events
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- inherently: As an essential part of
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- inherent: Existing as an essential part of
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- respect: To follow the established rules
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- adversity: Bad or difficult situation or times; trouble
- vengeance: Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- pedestal: Support or base as for a pillar or statue
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- firmly: In a hard, steady, unchanging way
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- person: Man, woman or child
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- frenzy: State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- live: To be alive
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- decency: Behavior that is good, moral and acceptable
- scum: Layer of unpleasant stuff forming on top of liquid
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- rod: Straight, thin stick or bar
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- creed: Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
- indirectly: In a manner that is not direct or straight
- unfairly: In a way that is not right or does not involve equal treatment
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
- disagreeing: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
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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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See Liu Ying posted on 2017/02/19Ever wonder about respect in the digital age? This video dives into how we talk about respect, dehumanization, and online backlash, using real-world examples from YouTube creators. You'll pick up practical insights and explore cultural depth with simple sentence structures!
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