Vocabulary
- wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
- compared with: In relation to
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- due to: Because of; owing to
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- go into detail: To explain or describe something fully and completely.
- into detail: To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- such as: For example; like
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- agriculture: The science of farming
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- leave: To go away from; depart
- important: Having power or authority
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- slavery: State or condition of being a slave
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- bureaucracy: Governing system with many rules and officials
- superiority: Quality of being more effective, skillful etc.
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- armed: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- northern: In or toward the north
- contingent: Dependent (on); likely to result (from)
- victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
- confederate: One who helps someone do something, often illegal
- railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
- stonewall: To obstruct a discussion by asking many questions
- nullification: Act of invalidating, or making ineffective
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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 Civil War, Part I: Crash Course US History #20
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Zenn posted on 2014/01/04Ever wondered about the turning points of the American Civil War? This Crash Course episode with John Green dives deep into the conflict, exploring military strategy and the complex issues surrounding slavery. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and get a fantastic grasp of historical analysis!
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