Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- stand out
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- going on: To continue doing something
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- silly: Careless
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- intricate: Very detailed or difficult to untangle
- convey: To carry or transport something
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- sympathetic: Feeling favorable to something; wanting to support
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- role: Character played by an actor
- nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- dialect: Way of speaking used by a group or in a region
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- mumble: Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
- despicable: Deserving contempt; causing strong disapproval
- gibberish: Unintelligible talking
- annoy: To make someone angry
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- dub: To add a new soundtrack to an audio recording
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- indistinguishable: Exactly alike; not able to be seen as different
- mischief: Damage; harm done on purpose
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- coffin: Wooden box in which a dead body is put
- unicorn: Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
- gelato: Italian ice cream
- incoherent: Not logical or not well-organized
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
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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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The Minions' Language In Despicable Me Explained | Netflix
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Elise Chuang posted on 2022/06/09Ever wondered what the Minions are actually saying? This fun video dives into the fascinating world of 'Minionese,' breaking down how this unique language mixes real-world words and sounds! You'll get a kick out of learning about the cultural depth and simple sentence structures that make their babbling so brilliant.
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