Vocabulary
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- public: Owned by the government
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- false: Not real or genuine
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- trust: To expect confidently
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
- sucker: Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
- sexually: In a way or manner that involves sex
- unacceptable: Not being or behaving in the correct or right way
- helpful: Doing things that help someone
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- clothing: Things you wear on your body, e.g. shirt or dress
- online: Connected to the internet
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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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What Is Sexual Harassment?
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Jade Weng posted on 2020/07/25Ever wondered what counts as sexual harassment and how to respond? This video uses real-life role-plays to break down consent and reporting, offering practical tips in a supportive tone. You'll learn essential phrases for daily life and gain confidence in handling these important situations!
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