Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- freeze out: To exclude or isolate someone from a group or activity.
- check out
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- rush off: To hurry away
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- sweaty: Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- great: Very good; better than before
- snappy: Speaking or reacting irritably, with little reason
- area: Amount of measured space
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- beam: To send out information, signals, or light
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- veggie: Shortened form of vegetable
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- lotion: Liquid applied onto the skin to protect, soften it
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- skyline: Outline of objects seen against the sky
- restroom: Toilet; bathroom
- marina: Person's name
- quiche: Savory tart using eggs, cheese, bacon, etc.
- peachy: (Informal) very good
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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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Amanda Chang posted on 2019/06/08Get ready for an exciting trip to Singapore with Jenn! You'll pick up practical phrases for travel, food, and even makeup, all while exploring iconic spots like Marina Bay and trying delicious chicken rice. This vlog is a super fun way to boost your everyday English skills and cultural knowledge!
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