Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- on time
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- next to: Being located along side another
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- address: Exact street location of a place
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- likelihood: Chance that something might happen
- respond: To answer something or someone
- role: Character played by an actor
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- rank: To rate or class things
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
- architectural: Concerning architecture
- handshake: Act of shaking someone's hand with your own hand
- cloth: Piece of material used for cleaning, etc.
- pinky: Little finger; finger farthest from the thumb
- giver: Someone who gives
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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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10 MOST COMMON ETIQUETTE MISTAKES | Do Not Do This!
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/09/23Ever wondered if you're accidentally making etiquette blunders? This video dives into the 10 most common social etiquette mistakes, from table manners to thank you notes, giving you practical advice to navigate any situation like a pro! You'll pick up essential phrases and cultural insights that are perfect for daily life and professional settings.
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