Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go on: To continue doing something
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- impress: To make an emotional impact upon
- desirable: Being wanted; worth try to get
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- piece: A counter in a board game
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- great: Very good; better than before
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- rob: Person's name
- vitamin: Health-giving substance needed for body function
- unfair: not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
- cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- err: To make a mistake
- banana: Long curved yellow fruit with a white center
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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
A2 Elementary
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Amy.Lin posted on 2019/08/09Ever wondered what it means to 'cherry-pick' something? This fun lesson from BBC Learning English breaks down this common English idiom with super practical examples you can use every day! You'll learn how to choose the best bits and understand everyday conversations better.
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