Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- stand apart: To be noticeably different or better than others.
- green light
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
- underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
- fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
- pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
- elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- wicked: Morally bad; evil
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- choke: To cause someone not to breathe
- timid: Lacking in self-assurance or courage; shy
- exile: State of being forced to leave your country
- sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
- admittedly: Used to show (slight or unwilling) agreement
- catchy: Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- cheek: The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
- broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
- mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
- razor: Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
- wield: To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- fiery: Of or like fire; hot or angry
- banish: To send someone away, often as punishment
- psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- menace: Something that threatens or is dangerous
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- petite: Small, e.g. in a cute or elegant way
- early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- dear: Loved or valued very much
- hunk: An attractive man, e.g. with lots of muscles
- colorful: Being exciting or interesting; lively
- overarch: Be central or dominant
- toga: Ancient Roman garment made of long piece of cloth
- hairline: A very thin line or crack
- aladdin: In the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie
- hade
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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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Courtney Shih posted on 2019/12/04Ever wondered if Disney villains are actually the unsung heroes? This video dives deep into the iconic looks and motivations of characters like Ursula and Maleficent, exploring their surprising cultural impact and why we love them! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of classic animation.
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