Vocabulary
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- silly: Careless
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- respond: To answer something or someone
- observation: Remark or comment on something you noticed
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- important: Having power or authority
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- fascinate: To attract or interest greatly
- complaint: Saying something is wrong and should be changed
- festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
- workplace: Place where work is done
- loosen: To make something less tight
- unimportant: Not having a major effect; not important
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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
A2 Elementary
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Business events: Office English episode 6
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/07/22Feeling a bit shy at work events? This episode of Office English is your secret weapon for mastering small talk and networking like a pro! You'll pick up practical conversation starters and learn how to confidently connect with colleagues, making every business event a chance to shine.
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