Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- have to: Must do
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- go on: To continue doing something
- for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
- available from: Obtainable or accessible from a particular source or location.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look beyond: To consider the future and what might happen.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- last straw: The final problem in a series of problems that causes someone to lose patience or give up.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- for real life: Related to actual or practical life situations.
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- filed a lawsuit: To officially submit a legal claim or complaint to a court.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- back then: At that time in the past.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- mark off: To separate or isolate something by drawing a line around it or indicating it in some way.
- regardless of
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- reach for the stars: To aim for very high or ambitious goals.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- committed: To do something bad, usually a crime
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- countless: Being too many to be numbered or imagined
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- beloved: Loved very much
- public: Owned by the government
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- humility: Quality of not feeling better than others
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- great: Very good; better than before
- pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- presidential: Concerning the president
- newt: Small salamander that lives mostly in water
- hopper: Mix of things to be considered or done
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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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President Obama Awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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TEAN posted on 2017/04/06Get ready to be inspired by President Obama awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to incredible figures in STEM, civil rights, Hollywood, and sports! You'll boost your advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights from this ceremony, packed with fascinating stories and complex sentence structures.
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