Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- going on: To continue doing something
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
- deal with
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- walk out with: To leave a place taking something, often secretly or without permission.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- at least: As a minimum
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in bed with: Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- over your head: Too difficult to understand.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
- give away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have off: To have free time from work or duties.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- couple: To join something to something else
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- important: Having power or authority
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- endorse: To show or express approval of
- person: Man, woman or child
- fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- cop: Slang for police officer
- glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- mega: Big; great; large; impressive
- snitch: To take by theft; to steal
- jewel: Precious stone like a diamond; gem
- casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- blackmail: To threaten to tell a secret unless you are paid
- buzzer: Button that rings when pushed
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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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Vogue Taiwan | Former Jewel Thief Reviews Famous Heist Movies, From ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ to ‘Heat’
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林宜悉 posted on 2020/03/26Ever wondered how movie heists stack up against the real deal? You'll get an insider's look as a former jewel thief breaks down famous movie heists, from 'Ocean's Eleven' to 'Heat', revealing cool techniques like misdirection and dye packs! It's a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with some seriously interesting terms.
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