Vocabulary
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- break up
- cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
- to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- cross: Angry and upset
- undo: To open, untie or loosen something
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
- finish: To use or consume all of something
- forget: To not remember something
- week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- add: To include as well
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- repeat: Action that is done again
- comb: Small, toothed tool to tidy your hair
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- tightly: In a manner that doesn't allow movement
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- neck: Part of the body joining the head and the body
- curly: Having curls or waves
- lightly: In a gentle manner; with little weight or force
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- section: A part of a whole
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
- gentle: Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
- relax: To calm or quiet yourself, or stop worrying
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- bouncy: Easily returning to previous state or position
- decorative: Being attractive but not necessarily useful
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- pony: Small young horse
- strand: Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
- ribbon: Long thin piece of cloth for tying hair/decoration
- ponytail: Hair style tied in a clump at the back of the head
- curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
- curling: Sport of sliding stones over ice to a target
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- mousse: Cold, creamy, usually sweet food eaten for dessert
- hairspray: Spray used to hold hair in place
- parting: To make a line in a person's hair, by using a comb
- stray: To deviate or go away from the established norm
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
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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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How To Do Blair Waldorf Hair by Hollie Kiernan: Hair With Hollie - S01E3/8
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郝思嘉 posted on 2013/11/10Ever wanted to rock Blair Waldorf's iconic hairstyles? This tutorial breaks down how to achieve her signature curly look and a chic updo, perfect for channeling your inner Upper East Sider! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary related to styling and accessories, making it a fun way to boost your English skills while getting a fabulous new look.
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