Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- check out
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- leave: To go away from; depart
- vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- upside: Above, over
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
- geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
- deflect: To cause to turn in a different direction
- triangle: Three people connected with each in a relationship
- curvature: Curving or bending, often abnormal, as of spine
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- lake: Large area of water surrounded by land
- sunrise: The time of day we first see the sun
- noon: Middle of the day
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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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TOP 10 REASONS Why We Know the Earth is Round !
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VoiceTube posted on 2015/02/06Ever wondered why we're so sure the Earth is round? This super engaging video breaks down 10 awesome pieces of evidence, from the Coriolis effect to shadow experiments! You'll pick up some cool science vocabulary and practice understanding complex sentences while you learn why our planet is definitely not flat!
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