Vocabulary
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- simultaneously: At the same time; all together
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- confession: Admission you have done something wrong
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- section: A part of a whole
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- click: To work well with someone or something
- trend: Current style or fashion
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- own: To have something as your property
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- rank: To rate or class things
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- layout: Plan or design of something, e.g. of book page
- arrow: Symbol used on road signs to show direction
- nude: Completely unclothed
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- symbolize: To represent to show a thing's essential character
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- ray: Person's name
- classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- unusually: To an uncommon degree or extent
- reddit: Reddit is an American social news aggregation, content rating, and discussion website.
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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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喜事连连 posted on 2018/09/10Want to boost your English reading skills? This video reveals three awesome websites like BuzzFeed and Reddit that are perfect for beginners to practice with fun, image-heavy content. You'll discover how to dive into online culture while picking up practical English every day!
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