Vocabulary
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- on a stick: Food that is served on a stick
- for instance: As an example.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- song and dance: A long explanation or excuse intended to distract or mislead.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- turn on
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- check out
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- huge: Very very large
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- performance: Act of doing something
- regulate: To control something with rules or laws
- intricate: Very detailed or difficult to untangle
- fellow: Man or a boy
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- myriad: Very large quantity of something
- century: Period of 100 years
- act: To behave in a certain way
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- marble: A hard type of stone, often used in monuments
- gown: Long loose clothing worn over other clothes
- formidable: Powerful; causing fear and deserving respect
- rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
- apron: Clothing to keep clothes clean when cooking
- prosthetic: Artificial
- ultraviolet: Concerning light waves that are extremely short
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- live: To be alive
- enchant: To hold the admiration of others; charm
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
- ornate: Decorated with many fancy objects or patterns
- monastery: Place where monks live
- coincidentally: In an unplanned manner; by chance
- remake: To arrange or prepare something again
- spout: To speak too quickly without thinking first
- ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
- satin: Smooth and shiny cloth sometimes made of silk
- hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
- belle: Young woman noted for being pretty and graceful
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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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Huahua posted on 2017/03/21Ever wondered how the magic of Disney's live-action "Beauty and the Beast" came to life? Dive behind the scenes to discover 20 incredible secrets about costume design, visual effects, and performance capture that will totally wow you! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to filmmaking and learn fascinating details about how this beloved movie was made.
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