Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- drop a brick: To make an embarrassing mistake or say something awkward.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- swear at: To use offensive language to or about (someone).
- against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
- check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- on account of: Because of.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- name: What something or someone is called
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
- movie: Motion picture; film
- town: Small city
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- surf: To view webpages on the internet
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- copy: A counter for items that are the same
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- sell: To exchange something for money
- office: Room or building used for business
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- marrying: To become the husband or wife of someone
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
- beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- biting: (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
- public: Owned by the government
- false: Not real or genuine
- blowing: To move something using air
- injure: To do (usually physical) harm or damage to
- improper: Not conforming to social or moral rules; rude
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- legalize: To make an illegal act legal
- tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
- manufacture: To produce large numbers of products in a factory
- prohibit: To make something impossible
- persuasion: Using reasons to make people believe something
- weed: (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
- sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
- euphoria: Extreme happiness, sometimes more than reasonable
- thereto: Relating to something already mentioned
- exempt: Released from some duty that others have to do
- granola: Cereal made of rolled oats, dried fruits and nuts
- firearm: Small weapon that you fire
- vending: To offer something for sale or to sell something
- cursing: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- rabbi: Jewish religious teacher
- booze: Alcohol; alcoholic drink
- nun: Female member of a religious group
- seaweed: Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
- hooker: Slang name for a prostitute
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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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50 Weird Laws - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.5)
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/10/28Ever wondered about the weirdest laws out there? This hilarious video from Mental Floss dives into 50 bizarre state laws, perfect for trivia fans looking to boost their vocabulary with some fun legal terms! You'll pick up advanced words and gain cultural insights while laughing along with John Green.
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