Vocabulary
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- give away
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- next to: Being located along side another
- hit it off: To get on well on first meeting someone
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- have to: Must do
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- chill: State of being a little cold
- dude: Form of address for a man
- puberty: Stage of life when you become sexually mature
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- click: To work well with someone or something
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- person: Man, woman or child
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- giveaway: Gift of public resources to benefit a small group
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- camp: A (military) base
- incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- chirp: To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
- locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
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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 Types of Kids at Back to School!
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李霜林 posted on 2017/06/11Get ready for some laughs with Rachel Levin's hilarious take on '10 Types of Kids at Back to School!' You'll totally relate to these funny characters and pick up some everyday phrases perfect for navigating those first few days back. Plus, stick around for a chance to win a MacBook in her giveaway!
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