Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- pitch up: To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- have to: Must do
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
- at least: As a minimum
- air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
- lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- call: A order or request for action
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- due: When something is required or expected
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- wing: Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
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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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李應振 posted on 2013/02/02Ever wondered how those massive machines take to the sky? This video dives into the fascinating forces on an airplane, explaining everything from lift and thrust to how a stall happens! You'll pick up some awesome vocabulary related to aerodynamics and aviation that's perfect for enthusiasts.
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