Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- deal with
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- poverty: State of being poor
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- amount: Quantity of something
- plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- military: Army or armed forces
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- concerned: To be about a particular topic
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
- person: Man, woman or child
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- conjunction: Combination of things or events
- visionary: Thinking about the future in an imaginative way
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- benevolent: Aiming to do good or benefit someone
- pentagon: A five-sided shape
- participation: Act of being involved in something
- psychopath: Violent, mentally disturbed person
- facet: A part of something; aspect
- civilisation: A highly developed society
- congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
- info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
- fresco: Picture painted over wet plaster, e.g. on a wall
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
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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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Jacque Fresco about Politics, Science, Money, Religion, War & Democracy
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王惟惟 posted on 2017/08/09Ever wondered if our current systems for politics, money, and war really work? Jacque Fresco, a visionary thinker behind The Venus Project, dives deep into these big questions, offering a unique perspective on a resource-based economy. You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of societal structures!
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