Vocabulary
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- for instance: As an example.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- instance: An example of something; case
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- consider: To think carefully about something
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- nephew: Son of your brother or sister
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- nosy: Annoyingly inquisitive about others' private lives
- pry: To try to find out about others' private business
- impolite: Not showing good manners or behavior
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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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Do Not Ask These Questions in an English Conversation
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Julianne Sung posted on 2023/09/13Ever wondered which questions might be a little too personal in English conversations? This video spills the tea on common questions to avoid, helping you navigate cultural differences and master polite small talk! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to keep conversations flowing smoothly and respectfully.
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