Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- going on: To continue doing something
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- shed: Small building used for storage
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- glance: Quick or temporary look at
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- sharp: Person's name
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- pure: Not mixed with anything else
- cabbage: Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
- kettle: Metal container with spout used for boiling water
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- usage: Amount something is used
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- land: Region or country
- pat: Person's name
- supervision: Act or process of watching, directing a task
- diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- turnip: Round light-colored root vegetable
- understatement: Description undervaluing how important a thing is
- whirlwind: Very powerful dangerous spinning wind
- chap: To cause the skin, lips to roughen or crack
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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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British Ways to Call Someone Stupid (POLITELY) - C1 C2
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/05/26Ever wanted to call someone a bit daft without actually saying it? This video dives into the wonderfully understated British art of polite insults, from backhanded compliments to gentle roasts! You'll pick up some hilarious phrases and gain a deeper understanding of British humour and passive-aggression.
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