Vocabulary
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
- refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- solidarity: Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- person: Man, woman or child
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- cross: Angry and upset
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- call: A order or request for action
- composer: Person who writes music
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- displace: To cause someone to move from their usual place
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- olympics: The Olympic Games
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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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Annie Kuo posted on 2017/06/19Ever wondered about the incredible Refugee Olympic Team? This video dives into their inspiring journey, showing you how they march with the Olympic flag and anthem, even without a home country. You'll gain a deeper understanding of cultural solidarity and pick up key phrases related to the refugee crisis.
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