Vocabulary
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- on my birthday: Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- have to: Must do
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- deal with
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- persevere through: To continue or persist in something despite difficulties or obstacles.
- man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
- basketball: Team game played to throw the ball through a hoop
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- come: To arrive at a place
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- team: Group of people working on a task together
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
- congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- magazine: Part of a gun used for holding bullet
- seat: To have seats available for a number of people
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- proudest: Most proud
- injure: To do (usually physical) harm or damage to
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- shooter: People who shoot guns at others; assassin
- champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- defense: Argument in support of something
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- mentality: Attitude toward, or a belief about something
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- wounded: To hurt someone emotionally
- outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- nickname: Name given by friends or family
- accustomed: Familiar with something
- continually: Constantly; all the time
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- persevere: To continue to try despite difficulties
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- adversity: Bad or difficult situation or times; trouble
- playoff: Contest to determine which team goes to the final
- ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
- dagger: Small knife, e.g. that can be concealed
- pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides
- mama: A mother
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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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2012 NBA Champions the Miami Heat Visit the White House (2013)
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2013/08/25Ever wondered what it's like for a championship team to visit the White House? This video gives you a front-row seat to the Miami Heat's 2013 visit, packed with inspirational moments and showcasing amazing teamwork! You'll pick up useful phrases for cultural events and practice understanding simple, clear sentences.
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