Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- have a ball: To enjoy oneself very much; have a good time.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- fantasize: To imagine an unreal situation; to dream about
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- connotation: Idea associated with another one
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- surround: To be all the way around something
- shitty: Very bad
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- thrift: Cautious management of money
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- compilation: Act of gathering things into a list, group
- teenager: Person between the ages of 13 and 19
- masturbation: Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
- solo: Being performed or done alone
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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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lala posted on 2022/03/12Ever feel like you need a date with yourself? This video is a hilarious and honest look at embracing solo time, from thrift shopping adventures to enjoying your own company. You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations and gain a deeper understanding of cultural attitudes towards being alone!
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