Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in flight: Act of flying
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- all the rage: Being the current popular thing
- due to: Because of; owing to
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- commodity: Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- valuable: Being useful or important
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- seek: To ask someone for help
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
- due: When something is required or expected
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- century: Period of 100 years
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- act: To behave in a certain way
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- chin: Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- cosmetic: Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- itch: Something you are desperate to do
- rank: To rate or class things
- aquarium: Building or tank for keeping fish and water plants
- macho: Being characterized by being strongly masculine
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- captivity: State of being held against your will (in prison)
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- emerald: Green-colored gemstone
- covet: To strongly desire something another person has
- violet: Small fragrant plant with usually purplish flowers
- certify: To approve someone as authorized, valid
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- nickname: Name given by friends or family
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
- overkill: To make an effort more than is necessary
- freshwater: Water that is not salty
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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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April Lu posted on 2019/03/05Ever wondered why some fish cost more than a car? Dive into the fascinating world of the Asian arowana, a luxury pet fish with a hefty price tag, and uncover the secrets behind its value! You'll explore its cultural significance and learn simple sentence structures perfect for expanding your vocabulary.
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