Vocabulary
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- next to: Being located along side another
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- conversation skills: The ability to communicate effectively and engage in meaningful exchanges with others.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- proximity: State of being near or close to something
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- respond: To answer something or someone
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- leave: To go away from; depart
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- public: Owned by the government
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- millisecond: One thousandth of a second
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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 I Manage To Start A Conversation With Anyone
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/02/18Ever feel shy about striking up a conversation? This video is packed with practical tips on how to chat with anyone, from using eye contact and name recall to asking those 'risky questions' that spark real connection! You'll pick up everyday phrases and social skills perfect for making new friends, whether you're traveling or just out for coffee.
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