Vocabulary
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- have to: Must do
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- going on: To continue doing something
- courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- next to: Being located along side another
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- at least: As a minimum
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- host: Mass; a great number
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- stranger: Someone you do not know
- great: Very good; better than before
- consolation: Something that gives you a better feeling when sad
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- reclaim: To get back something that was lost; recover
- picture: General situation or state of being
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- male: Characteristic of boys or men
- amber: Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
- setup: Way something is organized or arranged
- deer: Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
- peach: Round sweet furry fruit that grows on trees
- golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- woody: Made of or containing or resembling wood
- deuce: Tie in tennis needing two successive points to win
- spacey: (Of rooms) wide and roomy
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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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Seth Meyers' Monologue at the 2018 Golden Globes
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Samuel posted on 2018/01/19Get ready to laugh and learn with Seth Meyers' hilarious 2018 Golden Globes monologue! You'll pick up on topical humor and cultural references, making it a fun way to boost your understanding of situational dialogue and current events.
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