Vocabulary
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- have to: Must do
- turn off
- in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- keep mum: To remain silent or say nothing about something.
- chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- consider: To think carefully about something
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- blow: To move something using air
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- trustworthy: Honest and reliable
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- trust: To expect confidently
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- classy: Showing good taste; elegant, fashionable; upmarket
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- stereotypical: In an inaccurate and simplistic manner
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- felony: A serious crime, such as murder
- clique: Close group of people who tend to exclude others
- earl: Man with a high or noble rank in a society
- hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
- pinky: Little finger; finger farthest from the thumb
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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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Cast of Avengers: Infinity War on Keeping Marvel Secrets
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Evangeline posted on 2018/04/25Ever wondered how the Avengers cast keeps Marvel secrets under wraps? This fun clip from the Infinity War premiere shows Tom Holland and others hilariously trying to avoid spoilers! You'll pick up everyday phrases and get a peek into movie premiere culture, perfect for practicing situational dialogue.
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