Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- name after: To give someone or something the same name as another person or thing, often to honor them.
- pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- go away: To go on vacation
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- financial: Involving money
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- aid: To help others and provide things
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- due: When something is required or expected
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- person: Man, woman or child
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- ridiculously: Extremely; so much so that people might laugh
- roster: List of people's names who have some duty to do
- obituary: Written notice or announcement of a person's death
- almighty: Having complete power
- sandy: Person's name
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
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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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FAILING STUDENT EXCUSES
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Pedroli Li posted on 2018/04/02Ever wondered what hilarious excuses students come up with? This clip dives into some seriously awkward humor with a professor and a student, perfect for practicing situational dialogue! You'll pick up practical phrases for navigating tricky conversations, all while enjoying a good laugh.
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