Vocabulary
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- by ear: Learning or doing something using hearing, not written instructions.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- have to: Must do
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- hang together: To stay united or cooperate closely.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for instance: As an example.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- muscle up: To increase muscle strength or size through exercise.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- click: To work well with someone or something
- competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- groove: Long line that is cut into a surface of something
- subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- fill: To make something full
- rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- derive: To come from another thing
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- bastard: Someone whose parents were not married
- shuffle: To change the order of items/people in a group
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
- voila
- pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- drum: To make a rhythmic sound with your fingers
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- snare: To trap using a device or clever trick
- sublime: The very best; excellent; so good it moves you
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
- hiccup: A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- elemental: Being basic and important
- tempo: Speed or pace of something
- tambourine: Shallow drum with metal discs, held in the hand
- tat: Lacework made by knotting or looping
- reggae: Type of popular Caribbean music
- jazzy: Resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
- lope: To run with long, relaxed strides
- mod: Person who wears modern clothes
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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
A2 Elementary
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/03/08Ever wondered how drumming legends like Stewart Copeland create those iconic beats? This video dives deep into drumming techniques, from matched grip to playing in the pocket, giving you practical tips and insights from a true master. You'll pick up some awesome vocabulary related to music and maybe even get inspired to practice slow and steady!
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