Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- set up
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- bail on: To abandon or desert someone or something, especially when they are needed.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- course: The route or direction e.g. a river moves along
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- abusive: Saying or doing bad or cruel things to others
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- piece: A counter in a board game
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- inmate: Person who lives somewhere, especially in jail
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- convict: Person in prison
- rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- restrain: To limit, restrict, or keep under control
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- psychoactive: Affecting the mind or mood
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- indistinct: Not clearly defined; not easy to see or hear
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- correctional: Concerned with or providing correction
- initiation: Ritual ceremony to welcome newcomers
- gunman: Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
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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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Ken Sun posted on 2019/04/03Dive into the complex realities of Port Moresby with this BBC investigative story, exploring serious issues like domestic and sexual violence. You'll gain insights into survivor stories and the challenges faced, while also picking up advanced vocabulary and understanding situational dialogue in a real-world context.
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