Vocabulary
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- golf clubs: A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
- chewed up: To damage or destroy something by chewing it repeatedly.
- subway station: A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
- in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- going on: To continue doing something
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- at least: As a minimum
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for instance: As an example.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- look alike: To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
- television program: A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- have to: Must do
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- wine: Dark red color
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- person: Man, woman or child
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- wash: To clean someone or something with soap and water
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- painting: A picture made with paint
- sweater: Warm knitted article of clothing worn on the body
- history: Established pattern or record
- sell: To exchange something for money
- golf: Game played to hit a ball into a hole with a stick
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- own: To have something as your property
- electric: Creating a feeling of excitement
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
- shock: The passage of an electricity through the body
- painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- sexually: In a way or manner that involves sex
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- gum: To cover or stick with adhesive
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- shocking: To affect someone with an electrical current
- beef: Red meat from cows
- boast: To speak of something with too much pride
- dealer: Someone who buys things to sell to others
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- critically: As part of the process of judging something
- respond: To answer something or someone
- heaven: Place or feeling of great happiness
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- forgery: Copy that is represented as the original
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
- artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
- treason: Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
- adore: To love very much; to give honor to
- malevolence: Threatening evil to others; hatred; dislike
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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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En-Ya Wang posted on 2013/11/14Ever wondered why some things feel more valuable just because of their origin? This fascinating talk dives into how our beliefs about origins and 'essentialism' actually shape our experiences of pleasure and pain, using mind-bending examples from art forgery to celebrity possessions! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding along the way.
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