Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- spot: A certain place or area
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- dawn: First light of day
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- collision: Act of crashing into someone or something else
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
- asteroid: Very small planets that move around the sun
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- derive: To come from another thing
- pinpoint: Exact, as of accuracy
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
- belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- telescope: Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
- astronomer: Scientist studying stars and other bodies in space
- baron: Very influential, powerful person in a business
- daytime: The time of day you can see the sun
- narration: Act of telling a story and describing the events
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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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Evangeline posted on 2021/03/12Ever wondered how we find new worlds in space? This video dives into the fascinating story of how the very first asteroid, Ceres, was discovered and tracked using telescopes! You'll pick up some awesome new vocabulary related to astronomy and space exploration along the way.
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