Vocabulary
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- at least: As a minimum
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- going on: To continue doing something
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- under the weather: Slightly ill; not feeling well.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- add on: To attach or include something extra.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
- on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- bring about: To cause to happen
- pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- go on: To continue doing something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- heal over: To recover fully from a wound or injury on the surface.
- come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
- take down: To capture physically
- go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- muddy the waters: To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
- lead to: To result in some action
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- turn on
- sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- rebel: Person who fights against established government
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- tale: Story that is not true
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- century: Period of 100 years
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
- cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
- great: Very good; better than before
- bind: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- treacherous: Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
- torment: Great mental or physical pain
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- mankind: All humans thought of as one group; humanity
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- tyranny: Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
- vitality: Quality of having energy and life
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- regenerate: To form or create new things
- depiction: Picture or a written description of something
- afterthought: Addition not included in the original plan
- peck: To strike sharply at something with the beak
- eve: The time just before something happens
- titan: Person gigantic or great in size or power
- fennel: Whitish-green bulb with an aniseed taste
- eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
- lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
- satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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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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Sharing Fire! | The Myth of Prometheus
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Jay posted on 2025/10/13Ever wondered about the myth of Prometheus, the Titan who gifted fire to humanity? This video dives deep into this classic Greek tale, exploring its philosophical angles and even its parallels with Genesis, all while boosting your advanced vocabulary and understanding of complex sentence structures. It's a fantastic way to add cultural depth to your English learning!
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