Vocabulary
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- put two and two together: To make a logical conclusion based on facts or clues.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- train of thought: A connected series of thoughts.
- break up
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- on time
- make known: To reveal or communicate something to others.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- pay out: To finish paying a debt
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in so many words: Expressing something clearly and directly.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- record label: A company that records and distributes music.
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- elaborate: To explain something in detail
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- spot: A certain place or area
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- dread: To await with great fear
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- retrieve: To find and bring in animals during a hunt
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
- paraphrase: Summary of another person's words
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- verify: To prove that something is right, accurate or true
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- clutch: To hold strongly in your hand
- clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- submission: Reluctant agreement with the wishes of others
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- whine: To complain in an annoying crying voice
- bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- trunk: Long nose of an elephant
- testify: To tell what you know (in court)
- unit: One apartment in a building
- stricken: Affected by an illness, forceful blow, etc.
- lieutenant: Officer in the army, navy, or air force
- verification: Confirmation of the truth or accuracy of something
- mercenary: (Of soldiers) hired to fight for another country
- diner: Person who dines; customer in restaurant
- oceanic: Concerning the ocean
- ravioli: Small square cases of pasta with savory fillings
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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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Romi posted on 2025/01/08Ever nod along in a conversation, pretending you understood when you totally didn't? This video is your secret weapon, packed with 25 essential phrases to politely ask for clarification so you can keep conversations flowing smoothly! You'll master practical English for everyday chats and even workplace situations.
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