Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- deal with
- limber up: To warm up before exercise or racing
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- all the rage: Being the current popular thing
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- help out: To assist someone
- got to: To arrive at some place
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- material: Cloth; fabric
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- huge: Very very large
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- due: When something is required or expected
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- master: To gain control over something
- century: Period of 100 years
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- sole: The part of your foot which touches the ground
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- part: Division of a book
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- cucumber: Long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
- bestow: To give something to someone
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- ribbon: Long thin piece of cloth for tying hair/decoration
- retro: (Of fashion) repeating styles of the past
- lineage: People in someone's family who lived in the past
- gel: Thick substance, similar to jelly
- sneaker: Canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
- octopus: Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- lace: To add an amount of liquor to a food or drink
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- suction: Process of extracting air, as to cause to stick
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
- lite: Low-fat or low-sugar version of the original food
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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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The Rise of Asics: How an Octopus Tentacle Led to a Running Shoe Empire
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JJ posted on 2025/11/04Ever wondered how an octopus tentacle inspired a global running shoe empire? Dive into the fascinating history of Asics and Onitsuka Tiger, from their early days to the iconic Mexico 66, and pick up advanced vocabulary along the way! This video is packed with cultural depth and sneaker knowledge that's perfect for B2 learners looking to boost their language skills.
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