Vocabulary
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- have to: Must do
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- at least: As a minimum
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- phone book: A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- initially: At first; originally
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- intention: Aim or purpose
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- master: To gain control over something
- brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- porch: Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- mansion: Very large, expensive home
- fill: To make something full
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- great: Very good; better than before
- basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- booth: Small area where someone does something privately
- inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
- nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- area: Amount of measured space
- renovation: Act of repairing or rebuilding a house, room, etc.
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- renovate: To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
- staircase: Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
- tub: Another word for a bath
- popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- fireplace: Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
- upstairs: On a floor above
- zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
- plaster: Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- appraisal: Evaluation of how good something/someone is
- confetti: Small pieces of colored paper thrown at a wedding
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
- foyer: Lobby or welcoming area of a building
- buffet: Meal where eaters select from many various dishes
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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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Renovating A $155K Mansion In North Carolina | Unlocked
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瓊尹 范 posted on 2025/03/25Ever wondered what goes into renovating a massive old mansion? You'll get to see a stunning transformation from a $155K Zillow find in North Carolina to a beautifully restored Victorian home, packed with original details! This video is a fantastic way to pick up vocabulary related to home renovation and learn about American history and culture.
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