Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in terms of
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- have to: Must do
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- go away: To go on vacation
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- come away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- at least: As a minimum
- back then: At that time in the past.
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- couple: To join something to something else
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- exceptionally: In an extremely and unusually good way
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- piece: A counter in a board game
- raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- fetch: To go and get something and bring it back
- presume: To assume that something is true till proven false
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- slavery: State or condition of being a slave
- slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
- amnesia: Loss of the ability to remember
- great: Very good; better than before
- gruesome: Showing horrible scenes, e.g. showing blood
- parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- instruct: To command someone formally to do something
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- paste: To move computer data from one page to another
- edgy: Feelings of tension and anxiety
- anecdotal: Relying on stories, experiences, rather than fact
- nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- vividly: In a strongly, bright, lively or colorful manner
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- plantation: A large area of plants, usually in a hot climate
- patty: Small pie or pasty
- capitalize: To write words, the first letter in BIG LETTERS
- kidnap: To take someone and demand money to return them
- memoir: Written collection of memories someone has
- balm: Fragrant herb
- seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
- transcendent: Beyond the range of human experience/understanding
- denim: Thick strong cotton cloth often used in jeans
- filmmaker: Person who makes movies; movie producer, director
- prism: Three-dimensional object
- cookie: A flat, round sweet baked food
- dollop: Measure or amount, usually of food, e.g. ice cream
- forehand: Tennis stroke made with the palm facing forward
- freeman: Someone who is not a slave
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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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12 Years a Slave (Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor & Brad Pitt) Movie Review
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Alex Huang posted on 2013/12/15Dive into a powerful discussion of "12 Years a Slave" and explore its profound themes of American slavery and race relations. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by analyzing this critically acclaimed film's direction and performances.
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