Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get naked: To remove one's clothes; to undress completely.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- strap on: To fasten something to yourself or someone else with straps.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- go on: To continue doing something
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- under construction
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- in tow: Accompanied or followed by someone or something.
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- planted on: To deceive someone
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- regardless of
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- going on: To continue doing something
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- shaking down: To make a thorough search of something
- clean off: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- check out
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- spot: A certain place or area
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- chill: State of being a little cold
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- couple: To join something to something else
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- nostalgic: Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- harvest: Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- valley: Area between mountains with river running through
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- village: Small town in the country
- area: Amount of measured space
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- ridge: Edge where two leaning surfaces meet
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- cable: To transmit a message over a wire
- pee: To urinate
- mischief: Damage; harm done on purpose
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- jungle: Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
- leopard: Large cat with short fur and black spots
- hut: Small and simple building
- jerky: Lacking steadiness or smoothness
- plantation: A large area of plants, usually in a hot climate
- harvesting: To gather ripe crops in from the fields
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- leech: Freshwater worm that sucks blood
- backpacker: Hiker or traveler who wears a backpack
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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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Sri Lanka's Top Secret Travel Destination | MUST SEE
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/24Dreaming of a hidden gem in Sri Lanka? This video takes you on an amazing adventure to Ella, exploring stunning waterfalls like Diyaluma Falls and the charming backpacker town! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn cool new vocabulary about offbeat travel and natural wonders.
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