Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
- have to: Must do
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- going on: To continue doing something
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- every second day: Occurring or done on alternate days; every other day.
- run after: To chase someone or something
- at the moment: At this time; now
- tv show: A television program.
- take it easy
- run around with: Spend time with certain people, often implying casual or informal company.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
- favorite sport: A sport that someone likes the most.
- in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- heart of gold: A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- fire in the belly: Strong determination and passion to achieve something.
- mental: Concerning the mind
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- point: An item to be discussed
- trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- great: Very good; better than before
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- grass: To betray someone
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- superstitious: Believing certain things are lucky/unlucky
- racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- goalie: Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
- philanthropic: Giving money to charity; charitable
- tuxedo: (Formal) jacket trousers, often worn with bow tie
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- lunge: To thrust or reach forward with a sudden motion
- engrave: To cut an image or message into stone, metal
- ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
- cobra: Deadly snake known for its hooded head
- footwork: Skillful maneuvering or dealing
- gala: A big party, as for a public celebration
- peed: To urinate
- backhand: Handwriting that slopes to the left
- forehand: Tennis stroke made with the palm facing forward
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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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73 Questions With Roger Federer | Vogue
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Nina posted on 2019/08/17Ever wondered what Roger Federer eats before a big match or his favorite Wimbledon tradition? In this fun '73 Questions' chat, you'll get to hear directly from the tennis legend himself, picking up great vocabulary and cultural insights along the way! It's a relaxed way to boost your English while learning about a true sports icon.
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