Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- in terms of
- in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- descend into: To go down into a place.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- from nowhere: Suddenly appearing without warning or expectation.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
- stand out
- out of work
- set off: To start a journey
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- in charge: To be responsible for
- burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- spot: A certain place or area
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- permanently: For a long time; always
- haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- due: When something is required or expected
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- cemetery: Place where people are buried after they die
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- area: Amount of measured space
- paranormal: Not in accordance with scientific laws
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- graveyard: Area used for burials; area with many graves
- mischief: Damage; harm done on purpose
- olive: Person's name
- ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
- sash: Long wide piece of cloth worn around waist
- crypt: Room underneath a church used as a burial place
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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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5 Creepiest & Most Haunted Locations in the World | Episode 2 | United States of America
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atctracy posted on 2018/06/29Ever wondered about the spookiest spots in the USA? This video dives into 5 seriously haunted locations, from the RMS Queen Mary to Dudley Town, perfect for anyone interested in ghost stories and eerie atmospheres! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while exploring these chilling tales.
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