Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- work out
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- fine wine: Wine of high quality and good taste.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- sit about: To spend time doing nothing or being lazy.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- sneak out: To leave a place secretly, usually without permission.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- cool off: To become cooler.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- piece: A counter in a board game
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- point: An item to be discussed
- great: Very good; better than before
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
- aesthetically: In a tasteful way
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
- reclaim: To get back something that was lost; recover
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- tile: Squares of hard material to cover floor/roof/wall
- airy: With a feeling of wide open space
- butcher: Store selling meat; person who sells meats
- bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
- fireplace: Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
- photographer: Professional who takes photographs for a living
- wine: Dark red color
- nook: Small corner or sheltered space
- pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
- charcoal: Burnt wood used for fuel/drawing
- centerpiece: Central or most important feature
- oak: Hard, tough wood taken from an oak tree
- yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
- maverick: Person who does not like to follow the rules
- buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
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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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Inside Nina Dobrev's 1920's Spanish-Style Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest
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Mg posted on 2025/11/05Ever wondered how to blend Spanish style with modern living? Step inside Nina Dobrev's stunning 1920s home and get inspired by her renovation choices, from the terracotta tiles to the open-concept kitchen perfect for dinner parties! You'll pick up tons of vocabulary related to home design and renovation, making it a fun way to boost your English.
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