Vocabulary
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- longest time: The greatest duration of time.
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- game over: The end of a game or a situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- have to: Must do
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- vary: To change something and make it different
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- person: Man, woman or child
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- license: To give official permission to do something
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
- freakin: Used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
- mama: A mother
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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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Japan Culture Shock: My Top 5 Shocks Living in Japan
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Elise Chuang posted on 2021/11/01Ever wondered what it's *really* like to live in Japan? This video dives into the top 5 culture shocks an American expat experienced, from commuting on packed trains to discovering unique Japanese food! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of daily life and cultural nuances in Japan.
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