Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- laugh with: To share a feeling of amusement with someone
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- stretch out: To extend your body, especially by lying down and reaching with your arms and legs.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- prepare yourself: To get yourself ready for something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- join in
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in terms of
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
- dominance: Having more power, success than others
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
- hysterical: Being out of control mentally; violently emotional
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- act: To behave in a certain way
- extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
- feminine: Concerning or relating to females
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- ideal: Exactly right; could not be better
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- nerdy
- bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
- harmless: Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- penny: Person's name
- humor: Quality that makes something funny
- masculinity: Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- long: Person's name
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- hierarchical: Separating into varying levels of importance
- domination: Authority; rule; control
- misogyny: Hatred of women
- grasshopper: Jumping insect that makes a shrill chirping noise
- rouge: Makeup that makes your cheeks pinker or red
- manly: Like a man is supposed to be; brave; strong
- crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
- pinky: Little finger; finger farthest from the thumb
- martini: Cocktail made with gin and vermouth
- ow: Sound people make when they are hurt
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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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The Complicity of Geek Masculinity on the Big Bang Theory
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robert posted on 2018/07/18Ever wondered about the messages behind your favorite shows? This video dives deep into 'The Big Bang Theory,' exploring its take on masculinity and stereotypes with some really interesting vocabulary you'll want to pick up. It's a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of cultural critiques and advanced English terms!
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