Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for instance: As an example.
- wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- instance: An example of something; case
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- extreme: Very great in degree
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- huge: Very very large
- section: A part of a whole
- pile: Large amount of something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
- buck: To resist or go against the trend
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- inadequate: Unsatisfactory; not good enough; not enough
- quarter: 25 cents
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- dynasty: Family that controls a country for a long time
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- incompetence: Lack of skill or ability to do a task successfully
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- couture: High-fashion designing and dressmaking
- miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
- gaga: Mentally incapable, through age
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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The Diva Wears Prada - Madonna, Cher, Lady Gaga (Devil Wears Prada Parody)
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Chelsea Tsai posted on 2013/08/01Get ready for some laughs with this hilarious parody of "The Devil Wears Prada" featuring drag icons Madonna, Cher, and Lady Gaga! You'll pick up some fun workplace dialogue and cultural references while enjoying a satirical take on the fashion world. It's a perfect, lighthearted way to practice your English with iconic lines and designer digs!
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