Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- lead to: To result in some action
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
- delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- die off: To decrease in number so few or none are left
- let down
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- even once: At least one time; even a single time.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- hedge your bets: To reduce risk by taking multiple options or precautions.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- fall away: Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- got to: To arrive at some place
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
- pull into: To drive a vehicle off a road and onto a different surface or into a specific location.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
- at least: As a minimum
- go on: To continue doing something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
- check out
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- confusion: Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
- deceive: To make someone believe something that is not true
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- trustworthy: Honest and reliable
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- land: Region or country
- tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
- person: Man, woman or child
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
- sin: Act that breaks a religious law
- betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- prophet: Someone who predicts the future
- verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- resurrection: Bringing a dead person/unused thing back to life
- incite: To cause something to happen, e.g. a riot
- covenant: Solemn promise or vow
- rapture: The state of being filled with delight
- satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
- psalm: Religious song or poem
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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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Why Do You Trust God? Seriously.
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Jay posted on 2025/10/13Ever wondered about trusting God, especially when things get tough? This video dives deep into the Book of Job and tackles complex ideas like the problem of evil and divine hiddenness, perfect for boosting your advanced vocabulary and understanding cultural depth. You'll get a fantastic chance to practice complex sentence structures while exploring some really thought-provoking concepts!
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