Vocabulary
- at the moment: At this time; now
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- check out
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- fill up
- peace out: An informal way of saying goodbye.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- poverty: State of being poor
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- avocado: Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- compensation: (Money) given or received as payment for loss
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- alcoholic: Containing alcohol; that can make you drunk
- prostate: Male gland important in the creation of semen
- salvation: Being sent to heaven by believing in God
- aboriginal: Relating to people originally living in a country
- error: Something that is not correct; a mistake
- repeat: Action that is done again
- alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
- renovation: Act of repairing or rebuilding a house, room, etc.
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- injure: To do (usually physical) harm or damage to
- army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
- payment: Amount of money that is paid for something
- kangaroo: Large Australian animal which hops
- typo: Mistake in printed matter
- farmland: Rural area where farming is practiced
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
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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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30 Aussie slang words ending with 'O' | Learn Australian English
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lyyyyyyy posted on 2017/10/05G'day! Ever wondered what Aussies mean when they say 'avo' or 'smoko'? This video dives into 30 awesome Aussie slang words that all end with 'O', giving you a fantastic vocabulary boost and a peek into Australian culture. You'll pick up practical, informal phrases perfect for everyday chats and even some workplace lingo!
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