Vocabulary
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- fall out
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- cuddle: To hold in your arms to show love or care for
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- whopping: (Informal) huge; very big
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- shed: Small building used for storage
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- exhibit: Object put on public display, e.g. in a gallery
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- allergy: Sensitivity to foods, etc. causing a bad reaction
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- affectionate: Having or displaying warmth or affection
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- marvelous: Extraordinarily good or great
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- part: Division of a book
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- devotion: Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
- temperament: Person's nature or typical moods
- scholar: Educated person who attends or attended school
- fluff: Soft light material, full of air
- pottery: Factory where pots/bowls are made from clay
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- silky: Having a smooth texture and shiny appearance
- photograph: To take a picture with a camera
- greek: Concerning the culture and people of Greece
- inheritance: Past ideals, styles still important in the present
- club: Group of people who share an interest, as in sport
- love: Person's name
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
- egyptian: Concerning the culture and people of Egypt
- measly: So small in amount that it is almost an insult
- small: Little in size; not big
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- pup: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- divinity: State of being holy or a god; a god
- terrier: Small dog that people keep as a pet
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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 posted on 2017/06/29Ever wondered about those adorable Maltese dogs? You'll discover their fascinating history as royal companions and learn some super useful vocabulary, from 'hypoallergenic' to 'sprightly', that you can use in everyday conversations! This video is a fun way to boost your knowledge and pick up practical English skills.
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