Vocabulary
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- shed: Small building used for storage
- predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- sluggish: Slow; moving like a slug
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- frequently: Often; regularly
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- creature: Animal of any type
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- substantially: In a basic, general manner
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- abdomen: The part of the body where the stomach is
- upright: Having good moral standards; of good character
- armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- furry: Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
- itch: Something you are desperate to do
- nibble: To take small bites of something, especially food
- forbid: To order someone not to do something
- hamster: Small animal with small tail, and large cheeks
- venom: Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
- itchy: Nervous and unable to relax
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- giggle: To laugh in a childish or silly way
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- venomous: Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
- live: To be alive
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- terrestrial: Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
- wasp: Black and yellow flying insect that can sting
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- silky: Having a smooth texture and shiny appearance
- skeletal: Of the bones of the body
- ado: Rapid active commotion
- close: Almost; near
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- voice: Ability to sing well
- perch: Edible fish that lives in fresh water
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- shortly: Quickly; soon; in a moment
- honeycomb: Wax structure of six-sided cells made by bees
- tarantula: Large hairy poisonous tropical spider
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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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Boyeee posted on 2018/04/05Ever wondered about the amazing Brazilian Black Tarantula? This video dives deep into tarantula care, showing you the fascinating molting process and explaining those spiky urticating hairs! You'll pick up some awesome new vocabulary about arachnids and practical tips for pet keepers.
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