Vocabulary
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- going on: To continue doing something
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- compared with: In relation to
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- lead to: To result in some action
- in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- atmosphere: Air around us
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- emit: To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- Celsius: Another name for 'centigrade'
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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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kwchu posted on 2015/01/16Ever wondered about the real story behind global warming? This video dives deep into 13 common myths, helping you understand the science and spot misinformation with tons of useful vocabulary along the way!
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