Vocabulary
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- pen in: To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- stand out
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- interact with
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- train of thought: A connected series of thoughts.
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- skim through: To read something quickly, paying little attention to detail.
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- got to: To arrive at some place
- lead to: To result in some action
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- have to: Must do
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- subtitle: Additional title, often one that explains
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- section: A part of a whole
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- couple: To join something to something else
- crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- evaluate: To form an idea to judge something carefully
- insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- tale: Story that is not true
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- paragraph: Section of writing dealing with one point
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- margin: Edge of an area
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- formulate: To make and develop a set of rules or ideas
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- fallacy: Idea many people believe is true but is false
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- comprehend: To understand the meaning of
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- summary: Brief, complete and accurate
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- dictionary: Book with the spellings and meanings of many words
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- skim: To remove fat, etc. from the top of a liquid
- archaic: Old and no longer relevant or applicable
- awhile: For a while; for a short time
- outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
- kindle: To arouse interest in; cause to exist or flourish
- ray: Person's name
- compilation: Act of gathering things into a list, group
- inflection: Change in a person's voice when talking
- blooming: To flower; to produce flowers
- madman: Insane person; person you think is stupid or wrong
- mailbox: A box for putting or receiving mail, emails
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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
A2 Elementary
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10 Tips to Improve Your Reading Comprehension
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Tim posted on 2017/05/24Struggling to really understand what you read? This video shares 10 fantastic tips, including active reading and annotating, to boost your reading comprehension and pick up advanced vocabulary along the way! You'll learn practical strategies that make reading more effective and enjoyable.
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