Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- have to: Must do
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- at least: As a minimum
- to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- slightly: Only a little
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- furious: Extremely angry
- crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
- mature: Behaving like an adult
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- merchandise: Goods for sale
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- inflict: To make someone endure (something bad)
- humiliating: Causing you to feel a loss of self-respect
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- person: Man, woman or child
- algebra: Math using letters or symbols in place of numbers
- great: Very good; better than before
- administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
- weak: Not having a strong character
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- usual: Being the way things occur most of the time
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- love: Person's name
- heartfelt: Earnest; sincere; strongly felt
- dignify: To raise the respect and status of
- twofold: Two of something
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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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How To Argue With Your Partner
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Hhart Budha posted on 2018/01/08Ever feel like arguments with your partner go in circles? This video dives into 'dignified avowal' and 'nonviolent communication' to help you navigate disagreements with more understanding and less frustration. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures that make everyday conversations richer and more meaningful!
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