Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- for instance: As an example.
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- break up
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- plus size: Denoting or relating to clothes that are larger than the standard sizes.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in perpetuity: Continuing forever without end.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- set on: To attack
- set alight: To cause something to start burning; ignite.
- in flames: Burning fiercely
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- regardless of
- left out: To forget; omit
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- funeral service: A ceremony held to commemorate a deceased person, typically involving religious rituals or eulogies.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- at least: As a minimum
- write down: To record in writing
- odds and ends: Various items too small or unimportant to be worth itemizing.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
- mental: Concerning the mind
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- instance: An example of something; case
- extreme: Very great in degree
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- deposit: Concentration of mineral left by a river
- eternity: A very long time; forever
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- funeral: Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- irritated: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- grave: Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- existential: Philosophy concerning existence
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- own: To have something as your property
- scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- parlor: Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
- burial: Act or ceremony of burying, e.g. of the dead
- coffin: Wooden box in which a dead body is put
- rectangular: (Of shape/object) with 4 sides and 4 right angles
- casket: Box in which dead people are buried; coffin
- donation: Gift or money given to help support a cause
- bunny: Rabbits
- cremate: To burn a corpse until only ashes are left
- mausoleum: Building containing graves of the rich or famous
- cremation: Burning of a dead body
- decease: To die
- femur: Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
- grandma: Mother of your father or mother
- embalm: To preserve (a corpse) using chemicals and oils
- gamer: Person playing a game to a set of rules
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/03/04Ever wondered about funeral etiquette or the nitty-gritty of cremation laws? This video dives deep into all those questions with a licensed funeral director, offering practical advice and advanced vocabulary you can use in real-life situations. You'll gain fascinating cultural insights and learn essential terms for navigating these sensitive topics with confidence!
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