Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at least: As a minimum
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- blow: To move something using air
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- fill: To make something full
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- harmless: Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- autistic: Suffering from autism
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- jingle: Light ringing sound like metal things being shaken
- cocoa: Brown powder from a large bean, used for chocolate
- supporter: Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
- unlocked: To use a key or code to open something
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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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Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Drops-In to Explain Himself to Ellen
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Helena posted on 2020/02/07Ever wondered what happens when a presidential candidate drops by Ellen's show? You'll get a hilarious look at Andrew Yang navigating a talk show roast, complete with a whipped cream gag and audience interaction! It's a fantastic way to pick up everyday conversational phrases and understand situational dialogue.
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