Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- have to: Must do
- shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- hand back: To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
- conquer the world: To gain control of the world through military force or other means.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- act: To behave in a certain way
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- whistle: Device making a high sharp sound when blown
- mobilize: To come together for an action or purpose
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- ambient: Of or in the surrounding area or air
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- history: Established pattern or record
- search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
- fearless: Not afraid of anyone or anything
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- crackle: To make sharp repeated noises, like a fire burning
- announcer: Person making statements in public or on TV
- piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- totality: State of being total and complete
- madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
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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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kiki posted on 2017/12/14Ever wondered what captured the world's attention in 2017? This video dives into everything from disaster preparedness and the refugee crisis to inspiring moments with Serena Williams and Madonna! You'll pick up practical phrases and gain cultural insights while exploring major global events.
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