Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- green light
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
- in terms of
- go on: To continue doing something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- off we go: An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- facilitate: To make an action or process easier
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- business: A company formed for making profit
- lit: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- allowance: Money that is given to someone regularly
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- persuasive: Able to convince others to do or believe something
- amber: Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
- forceful: Using strong or effective means or expression
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- prefix: Part of a word added to the front, e.g. UNhappy
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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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Improve Your Vocabulary: 8 Ways to Ask 'CAN I...?'
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懶荏 posted on 2017/10/10Ever feel stuck asking for permission? This video gives you 8 super useful ways to ask 'Can I...?' beyond the basics, perfect for everyday chats and even IELTS Speaking! You'll pick up polite phrases and learn how to get the 'green light' in any situation.
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