Vocabulary
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- express: To send something by fast mail
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- leave: To go away from; depart
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- stubborn: Unwilling to give way or obey
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- weekend: Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
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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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How to express opinions politely in English | Learn English with Cambridge
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Minnie posted on 2021/03/10Ever feel unsure how to share your thoughts without sounding too blunt? This video from Cambridge is your go-to guide for expressing opinions politely in English, using super useful phrases like 'tend to be' and 'generally speaking'. You'll pick up practical language perfect for everyday conversations!
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