Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • high and low: Searching everywhere thoroughly.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • lose face: To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • aside from
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in a bind: In a difficult or problematic situation; in a predicament.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
  • such as: For example; like
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • follow through: To fulfill a promise
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
  • read between the lines: To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • regardless of
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
  • stick by
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
  • move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
  • act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • evolve: To develop certain features
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
  • hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
  • explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • indulgence: Act of letting someone do what he or she wants
  • harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
  • distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
  • considerate: Taking care not to offend or disturb someone else
  • rank: To rate or class things
  • clam: Kind of shellfish
  • politeness: Showing respect for others
  • dependency: Relying on person/thing financially or emotionally
  • hierarchical: Separating into varying levels of importance
  • indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
  • indirectly: In a manner that is not direct or straight
  • lego: Child's plastic construction set
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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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    Why Yes = No in East Asia 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳

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    Chih-Wei Chang posted on 2025/02/18
    Ever wondered why 'yes' can sometimes mean 'no' in East Asia? This video dives into the fascinating world of indirect communication, politeness theory, and saving face, giving you practical insights into 'reading the room' and understanding cultural nuances. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn useful situational dialogues that are perfect for both daily life and workplace interactions!

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