Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the money: Exactly correct or precise.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- pass by: To go past someone or something.
- lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
- on target: Achieving the desired results or goals; accurate.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- in terms of
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- soak: To make something completely wet
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- quarter: 25 cents
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- hesitation: Indecision or unwillingness to do something
- foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- point: An item to be discussed
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- injury: Physical or emotional harm or damage
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- qualify: To earn a qualification through exam, studying
- rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
- great: Very good; better than before
- elbow: Middle part of the arm, which bends
- intercept: To stop or catch something while it is moving
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- militant: Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- dodge: To attempt to avoid something
- back: Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
- antenna: Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
- bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- sulfur: Smelly yellow chemical often found near volcanoes
- wondrous: Extraordinarily good or great
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- creek: Water channel that is smaller than a river
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- purr: To make a soft, pleasing humming noise like a cat
- mismatch: To not be the same as or as good as
- curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
- underrate: To undervalue or underestimate
- hornet: Black and yellow flying insect that can sting you
- apiece: Each, individually
- debug: To locate and correct errors in a computer program
- walkie: Journey on foot done for pleasure or exercise
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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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Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Full Game Highlights | 12.07.2018, NBA Season
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蕭榜陞 posted on 2018/12/25Get ready for some high-octane basketball action as the Golden State Warriors take on the Milwaukee Bucks! You'll hear all the exciting commentary, perfect for picking up specialized sports vocabulary and practicing your listening with fast-paced dialogue.
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