Vocabulary
- black and white
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- stiff: Slang term for a dead body
- extinct: (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- arise: To stand up
- overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
- antarctica: An extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to , feet deep
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- great: Very good; better than before
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- land: Region or country
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- origin: Point at which something begins or is created
- freeze: To harden to a solid below zero degrees
- insulation: Material that is used to prevent heat, etc. passing
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- sail: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
- classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
- unfamiliar: Unusual; strange or unknown
- ostrich: Very large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- penguin: Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
- visibly: So as to be seen or noticed
- underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
- hind: Concerning the rear or back part of animals
- emu: Large Australian bird that can't fly
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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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Silvia W. posted on 2020/11/18Ever wondered where the word 'penguin' actually came from? This video dives into the fascinating etymology behind the name, exploring its possible links to the Great Auk and ancient languages. You'll pick up some cool advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about these amazing flightless birds!
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