Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- picking out: To choose or select one item from many
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- very much so: To a great extent; indeed
- talk shop: To talk about work-related topics outside work.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- take the plunge: To make a decision to do something, especially after hesitating for a long time.
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- count on: To depend on someone
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- go on: To continue doing something
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- stand out
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
- engage with it: To interact with something or someone in a meaningful way.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- plain jane: A person or thing that is very ordinary or unremarkable.
- in a similar vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach as before.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- break it to: To tell someone bad news.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
- novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
- huge: Very very large
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- piece: A counter in a board game
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- sleeve: Part of a garment covering the arm
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- feminine: Concerning or relating to females
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
- wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- seaweed: Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- knit: To join or be joined closely together
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- comb: Small, toothed tool to tidy your hair
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- freaky: Strange and somewhat frightening
- yarn: To tell or spin a yarn or story
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- runway: Long road where planes take off and land
- flashy: Bright and fancy, but not tasteful
- model: Being an excellent example of
- fright: Strong and sudden fear
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- knitting: To join or be joined closely together
- couture: High-fashion designing and dressmaking
- tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
- secondhand: Something that has already used by another person
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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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Ella Emhoff on Political Dressing, Knitwear & the Perfect White Tee | The Good Buy | Harper's BAZAAR
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered about the style behind political moments or how to nail that perfect white tee? Dive into this fun chat with Ella Emhoff where she spills the tea on fashion buying, knitwear, and Gen Z style, giving you tons of practical vocabulary and cultural insights along the way!
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