Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- regardless of
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- put the kibosh on: To put an end to or stop something.
- circle up: To move into a circular formation.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- in terms of
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- hit and miss: In a random or inconsistent manner.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
- going on: To continue doing something
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- go away: To go on vacation
- write down: To record in writing
- tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- save face: To avoid embarrassment or humiliation; to maintain one's reputation or dignity.
- walking out of: To move away from a situation
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- far cry from: Very different from.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- role: Character played by an actor
- rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- wrinkle: Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- mansion: Very large, expensive home
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- mortal: Destined to die; causing death
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- fury: Rage; violent anger
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- override: To make (rule or law) not be valid anymore
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- flop: To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
- ascend: To rise, go up to a higher level
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- picture: General situation or state of being
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- mutant: Organism derived from a change in genes
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
- profitability: Degree to which money can be made in business
- remake: To arrange or prepare something again
- phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- kneel: To move your body so your knees are on the floor
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- robin: Person's name
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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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Top 30 Movie FLOPS of the Last Decade
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/05/23Ever wondered why some HUGE movie releases completely bombed at the box office? This video dives into the top 30 movie flops of the last decade, revealing fascinating insights and picking up tons of advanced vocabulary related to the film industry. You'll get a real cultural deep-dive while learning why these big-budget spectacles didn't connect with audiences!
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