Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- after hours: After the usual closing time.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- check out
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- slightly: Only a little
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- address: Exact street location of a place
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- validation: Act of finding or testing the truth of something
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- immensely: Very much; greatly; a lot
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- shatter: To break into small pieces
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- tick: To function properly or normally
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- narrate: To tell a story, describing events in detail
- needy: Poor; without much money
- part: Division of a book
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- bitch: To aggressively complain about something
- hexagon: Flat, six-sided shape
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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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How To Have a Sexy, Confident Voice - Voice Tonality and Ideophones
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Minnie posted on 2021/02/01Ever wish you had a voice that just commands attention and sounds amazing? This video dives into vocal tonality and 'ideophones' to help you develop a more confident and even, dare we say, sexy voice! You'll pick up practical tips for conversation skills and learn how to use sound symbolism to make your words more impactful.
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