Vocabulary
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- have to: Must do
- exclude from: To prevent somebody/something from entering a place or taking part in something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- circumstance: Condition or fact that affects a situation
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- modest: Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- sarcasm: Harsh or cutting remark
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- agony: Great pain or suffering
- misery: Thing that causes unhappiness
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- unconsciously: Without thinking; not deliberately
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- fully: Completely or entirely
- vain: Too proud of yourself, especially your appearance
- torment: Great mental or physical pain
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- rank: To rate or class things
- arrogance: Rude manner from belief you are better than others
- behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- evident: Clearly the case; plain; apparent
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- indifferent: Neutral; not taking sides
- rejoice: To feel or express joy or great delight
- inquire: To ask a question to get information
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- disdain: Lack of respect because you think you are better
- endeavour: To attempt or make effort to do something
- civility: Or courteous behavior and politeness
- conceit: Too much pride in your own abilities
- vex: To make someone feel annoyed or worried
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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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Pride and Prejudice (2005) Confession Scene
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sandra posted on 2020/02/21Get ready for some serious romantic tension and sharp wit in this iconic scene from Pride and Prejudice! You'll dive into advanced vocabulary and cultural nuances as Mr. Darcy makes his unforgettable (and rejected!) proposal.
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