Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- got to: To arrive at some place
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- stay back: To remain behind; not approach or advance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- back then: At that time in the past.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- captured on: To record or film something.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- change your mind
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- interact with
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- keynote speech: A significant speech that sets out the central theme of a conference or meeting.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- in terms of
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
- keynote speaker: A main speaker at a conference or event, who sets out the central theme.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- fraction: Small part of something
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- staff: Employees of a company
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- embassy: Building where an ambassador works
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
- expat: Someone who does not live in their own country
- keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
- passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
- ecology: Study of plants, animals and their environments
- paperwork: Work involving handling papers, forms, letters etc.
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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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Ex-American about his 32 years in Singapore
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張顥騰 posted on 2025/05/23Ever wondered what it's like to live in Singapore for over three decades? This video features an ex-American sharing his incredible 32-year journey, covering everything from cultural insights and customer service lessons to his thoughts on Lee Kuan Yew and even renouncing his citizenship! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of Singaporean society and expat life.
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