Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- 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
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- chill: State of being a little cold
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- leave: To go away from; depart
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- shitty: Very bad
- great: Very good; better than before
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- patrol: Person or group who checks an area is safe
- cross: Angry and upset
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- beige: A pale brown color
- anymore: No longer; no more
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- wrestler: Fighter holding parts of their opponents body
- visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- rapist: Person forcing someone to have sex
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2025/05/10Ever wondered what it's like crossing borders or navigating dating apps? Jimmy O'Yang hilariously shares his personal experiences, from Montreal observations to the quirks of emoji culture! You'll pick up everyday phrases and get a fun dose of cultural insights along the way.
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