Vocabulary

  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • shaving cream
  • hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
  • fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
  • to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
  • for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
  • paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • last summer: The summer before this one.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • for all that: Despite that; even though.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • degree: Amount or extent of something
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • family: Close group of people or organizations
  • school: Large group of fish that swim together
  • university: High-level educational institution; college
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • class: To place things into groups by common qualities
  • walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
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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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    Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address

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    紀岱君 posted on 2014/10/07
    Want to hear some amazing advice on resilience and defining success? Michelle Obama delivered this inspiring commencement address at Oregon State University, packed with practical wisdom about family values and navigating life's challenges. You'll pick up useful phrases and simple sentence structures that are perfect for everyday conversations!

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