Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- laid back
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- convey: To carry or transport something
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- fabric: Cloth or material
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- vary: To change something and make it different
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- important: Having power or authority
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- daily: Happening every day
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- rustic: Relating to village or countryside life
- skill: Ability to do something well
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- crepe: A flat pancake of French origin
- winery: Distillery where wine is made
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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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Day in the Life: Wedding Dress Designer
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Jenny posted on 2018/07/24Ever wondered what goes into designing a dream wedding dress? Dive behind the scenes with designer Trish Lee as she shares her process, from vintage-inspired sketches to the final bridal fittings! You'll pick up tons of specialized fashion vocabulary and see real-world workplace language in action.
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