Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- return the favor: To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- huge: Very very large
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- click: To work well with someone or something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- derive: To come from another thing
- miraculous: Wonderful; extraordinary
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- plasma: Substance in which the blood cells are carried
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- needle: Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- miraculously: In a wonderful and extraordinary manner
- injection: Act of adding or putting in; adding to
- donation: Gift or money given to help support a cause
- unusually: To an uncommon degree or extent
- grandson: Your son or daughter's son
- unborn: Not yet born
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2024/10/31Did you know one man's blood could save thousands of babies? Dive into the incredible story of James Harrison, the 'man with the most valuable blood on Earth,' and learn about the life-saving plasma donations that helped combat Rhesus disease. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to medical treatments and discover a truly inspirational story of generosity!
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