Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the hot seat: In a stressful or difficult position requiring accountability.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- sleep together: To share the same bed or sleep in the same place with someone.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- turn you on: To cause someone to feel sexually aroused.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- going on: To continue doing something
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- good luck charm: An object that is believed to bring good luck.
- go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- vomit: Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- accidentally: Unexpectedly; by mistake
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- millennial: Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
- reservation: Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
- act: To behave in a certain way
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- deceptive: Causing someone to believe what is not true
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- deep: Complex and important
- twilight: Period of time just as the sun sets
- tub: Another word for a bath
- calibrate: To adjust an instrument to take exact measurements
- hunger: Strong desire or need
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
- gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson Take Lie Detector Tests | Vanity Fair
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eileen posted on 2025/11/13Ever wondered what happens when Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson take a lie detector test? You'll get to hear all about their Twilight audition, celebrity roommate stories, and even some Oscar jealousy in this super fun and playful interview! It's a fantastic chance to pick up on natural, situational dialogue and cultural references.
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