Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- laid back
- dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- on time
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- blast: To attack someone with words
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- couple: To join something to something else
- hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- fuzzy: Covered with fur or short hair
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- scrap: To fight with someone
- glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- formation: Process of creating; making a particular shape
- promotion: Act of advertising a product to people
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- point: An item to be discussed
- curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- excited: To make something or someone become more active
- maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- lipstick: Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- swift: Quick
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- vogue: Fashion, a popular item
- curved: Bent; rounded; not straight
- curly: Having curls or waves
- eyeliner: Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
- hairspray: Spray used to hold hair in place
- polka: Couples' dance with steps and a hop in fast time
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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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子勻 許 posted on 2017/05/17Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a magazine photoshoot? Dive into Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" magazine shoot with Annie Leibovitz and pick up some cool vocabulary related to fashion, makeup, and behind-the-scenes work!
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