Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- have to: Must do
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- go on: To continue doing something
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- roll on: For time to pass
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- deal with
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- set up
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- lead to: To result in some action
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- hand back: To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- in stock: Available to buy in a store
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- in flower: Having flowers blooming; producing flowers.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- put around: To spread a story or rumour.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- off the record: Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- at least: As a minimum
- sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
- next to: Being located along side another
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
- in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
- to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- think highly of: To have a very good opinion of someone or something; to respect or admire someone or something.
- in terms of
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- yesterday's news: Information or people considered outdated or no longer relevant.
- cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
- public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- come over to: To visit someone's house
- out of action: Not working or able to be used.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on to: Toward something; forward
- sit down: To take a seat
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- push in: To move ahead of people who are waiting in a line.
- think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- nerd: Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
- huge: Very very large
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- person: Man, woman or child
- business: A company formed for making profit
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- valley: Area between mountains with river running through
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- part: Division of a book
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- calligraphy: Beautiful decorative handwriting of Kanji
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- buddhism: Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
- hippie: Someone rejecting established culture
- onstage: On the stage
- whiteboard: A white board in a classroom on which you write
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/04/01Ever wondered about the genius behind Apple? This video dives into the incredible story of Steve Jobs, perfect for anyone interested in tech history and inspirational founders' stories! You'll pick up practical workplace language and gain cultural insights from this engaging look at innovation.
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