Vocabulary
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
- school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- village: Small town in the country
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- forecast: Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- astrology: Study of how the stars influence human lives
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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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Understanding Astrology : Understanding the History of Astrology
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Hhart Budha posted on 2014/06/14Ever wondered about the ancient roots of astrology? This video dives into the fascinating history of how civilizations like the Mayans and Egyptians used celestial patterns, and you'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing cultural history along the way!
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