Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- look back: To think about past events
- at least: As a minimum
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- leave: To go away from; depart
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- mom: A slang term for mother
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- part: Division of a book
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- back: Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- firmly: In a hard, steady, unchanging way
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
- linking: To join or connect together
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- awkwardness: Lack of ease in social situations
- paw: Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- sweat: To do an amount of hard work
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- rarity: Being not often done; something rarely seen
- restrain: To limit, restrict, or keep under control
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- norm: Standard or regular way of doing something
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- handshake: Act of shaking someone's hand with your own hand
- handed: To give something to someone personally
- mistrust: To feel that you cannot trust someone or something
- pun: Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
- tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
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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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Why People Hate Lefties
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Edward Chen posted on 2015/09/20Ever wondered why left-handed people sometimes get a strange look? This fun 'Quick Questions' video dives into the surprising cultural biases and handshake etiquette surrounding left-handedness around the world! You'll pick up practical phrases and fascinating insights into international perceptions.
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