Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- due to: Because of; owing to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- write down: To record in writing
- have to: Must do
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- no smoking: A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
- such as: For example; like
- easy enough: Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- next to: Being located along side another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- obstacle: Object that blocks a path or course
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- express: To send something by fast mail
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- component: One of the parts that something is made up of
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- innate: Being part of something's nature
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- due: When something is required or expected
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- depict: To represent or describe something using words
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- intrinsic: Being naturally and always a part of something
- decipher: To uncover the meaning of something hard to read
- partially: In part; in some degree; not wholly
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- encompass: To encircle; cover completely
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- swirl: To make a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
- necessity: Something that you must have or do
- conjunction: Combination of things or events
- descriptive: Telling what something is like or looks like
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
- clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
- encode: To change a message or information into code
- phonetic: Concerning the sounds of languages
- relay: To put in new carpet or flooring
- decree: Official order issued by an authority
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- universally: Applying to all people, times, places
- manpower: The workers available
- graphically: In great detail so something is clear
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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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Part 1- Introduction to Chinese Characters
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/07/11Ever wondered how Chinese characters came to be? This video dives into their fascinating origins, breaking down components and pictographs with beginner-friendly explanations and visual mnemonics. You'll gain a deeper cultural understanding and boost your vocabulary with this engaging introduction!
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