Vocabulary
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in tandem: (Of two people/organizations) working together
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- evolve: To develop certain features
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- autism: Disorder that prevents normal communication
- curriculum: Group of related courses in a school or college
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- monitor: To observe and keep a record of something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- pal: Friend
- sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
- consult: To ask the advice, opinion of a (paid) specialist
- person: Man, woman or child
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- rehearsal: Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
- crunchy: (of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- puppet: Person or group that is controlled by another
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- seminar: A small class at a college or university
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
- effectiveness: Degree of how well something works or is done
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- equity: Condition of people being treated the same
- ribbon: Long thin piece of cloth for tying hair/decoration
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- mushroom: Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- tandem: A bicycle with two sets of pedals and saddles
- standpoint: Mental position from which things are viewed
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- methodology: System or techniques to show how to do tasks
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- redesign: To change the design or style of something
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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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Samuel posted on 2018/07/01Ever wondered how your favorite childhood show, Sesame Street, comes to life? This video gives you an amazing behind-the-scenes look at the puppetry techniques and educational curriculum that make it so special! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to early childhood education and media production.
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