Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
- behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- tip out: To pour something out of a container by tilting it.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- for real life: Related to actual or practical life situations.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- circumstance: Condition or fact that affects a situation
- amount: Quantity of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- receipt: Act of receiving something
- wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- leave: To go away from; depart
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- accidentally: Unexpectedly; by mistake
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- appreciation: Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- important: Having power or authority
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
- personalize: To make personal or more personal
- haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
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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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Sam posted on 2025/10/08Navigating tipping culture in the USA can be tricky, but this video makes it super clear! You'll pick up essential vocabulary and learn practical phrases for everyday situations, like dining out, so you can feel confident and avoid any awkward moments.
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