Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- interact with
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- going on: To continue doing something
- pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
- break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- at least: As a minimum
- make up: To invent or create a story
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- introvert: Person who does not like social contact
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- rehearse: To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- couple: To join something to something else
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
- approachable: Easy to talk to or deal with
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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
A2 Elementary
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Why I Had to Learn Small Talk
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Tri Cao posted on 2025/09/27Ever feel awkward when making small talk? This video dives into why it's super important for networking and daily life, especially for expats and ESL learners! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights to connect with anyone, anywhere.
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