Vocabulary
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
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- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- charming: Being very likable; attractive
- gracious: Characterized by good taste, comfort, ease, luxury
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- excited: To make something or someone become more active
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- land: Region or country
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- picture: General situation or state of being
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- actress: A woman or girl who acts on a stage or in a movie
- love: Person's name
- name: What something or someone is called
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
- viewpoint: Point of view; your opinion or attitude
- mistakenly: Through making a mistake; wrongly
- winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
- moonlight: To work at a second job (often late at night)
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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 Stone’s Reaction to the Best Picture Snafu at the Oscars | Splash News TV
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Yg Lee posted on 2017/03/03OMG, remember that crazy Oscar mix-up with La La Land and Moonlight? You'll get to see exactly how Emma Stone reacted to the whole snafu, and it's a masterclass in grace under pressure! This is a fantastic chance to pick up simple sentence structures and everyday vocabulary while reliving a truly unforgettable awards show moment.
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