Vocabulary
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- average out: To result in an average figure when high and low figures are considered.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- aside from
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- in steps: Gradually, in a series of actions or stages.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- amount: Quantity of something
- silly: Careless
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- favor: Support or approval from people
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- multiply: To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
- length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- catchy: Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- needle: Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
- verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
- spun: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- vinyl: Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- lyrical: Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
- jingle: Light ringing sound like metal things being shaken
- stairway: Way of access consisting of a set of steps
- tempo: Speed or pace of something
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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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n are45 posted on 2025/02/22Ever wondered why your favorite songs are usually around 3 minutes and 30 seconds? This video dives into the fascinating history and reasons behind that average song length, from vinyl records to radio programming! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary about music structure and gain a deeper understanding of how culture shapes the hits we love.
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