Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- to someone's face: Directly addressing someone, especially with criticism or insults.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- tiny: Very, very small
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- intonation: Rises and falls in pitch of speech
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- timid: Lacking in self-assurance or courage; shy
- point: An item to be discussed
- implication: Possible effects, results from an action or event
- great: Very good; better than before
- spite: Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
- negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
- audacity: Bold and daring behavior
- pitfall: Hidden danger or difficulty
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
- positively: In a manner showing agreement or support for
- interchangeable: Able to be exchanged, without a problem
- longtime: Concerning for a long duration
- keyword: Significant or descriptive word used in searches
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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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2436 The Audacity! Have the Nerve to Connect in English
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Jasmine Chen cc posted on 2025/07/03Ever wondered how to use the word "audacity" with the right flair? This video dives deep into its meaning and connotation, showing you how to use it confidently in everyday conversations. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practice situational dialogues that make your English sound more natural and bold!
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