Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
- under arrest: Being held by the police; formally detained.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- have to: Must do
- such as: For example; like
- with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
- look the part: To have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
- anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- dance it out: To release pent-up emotions or stress through dancing.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- match made in heaven: A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- bring back: To cause to remember
- turn on
- check out
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- slightly: Only a little
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- gel: Thick substance, similar to jelly
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- blouse: Loose women's shirt
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- plaid: Cloth with colored yarns in a crossbarred pattern
- suede: Leather with a soft brushed surface
- denim: Thick strong cotton cloth often used in jeans
- polyester: Resin in which polymers are joined by esters
- boogie: To dance to fast popular music
- shaggy: Covered with long, coarse, or matted hair
- eyeshadow: Colored makeup worn around the eyes
- disco: Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
- hairstyle: Arrangement of the hair
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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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Lilian Chang posted on 2018/01/22Ever wondered what it was like to rock flared pants and a Farrah flip? Dive into 1977 with this fun makeover video where you'll pick up cool phrases about retro fashion and get a glimpse into the disco and punk scenes of the era!
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