Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- call over: To ask someone to come to you
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- go on: To continue doing something
- work out
- set up
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- have to: Must do
- in two minds: Unable to decide between two options; ambivalent.
- like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- excessive: Beyond what is usual or proper
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- couple: To join something to something else
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- humid: (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- cross: Angry and upset
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- picture: General situation or state of being
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- bin: Type of container, usually for trash
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- functional: Useful; not just for decoration
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- awkwardly: With a lack of smooth movement
- scorch: To dry up from the power of the sun
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
- civilize: To teach people how to behave properly
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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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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What’s Your Biggest Culture Shock in South Korea? [2023 ver.]
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Katie Kong posted on 2025/02/03Ever wondered what surprises await you in South Korea? This video dives into hilarious and eye-opening culture shocks faced by expats, from quirky queuing habits to surprising food customs! You'll pick up practical phrases and gain a deeper understanding of daily life there.
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