Vocabulary
- go away: To go on vacation
- going on: To continue doing something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
- squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- in broad daylight: Openly and brazenly, especially during the day when it is easily visible.
- next to: Being located along side another
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
- retreat: Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- audio: Concerning sound
- comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- availability: Being present and able to be used
- picture: General situation or state of being
- trek: Slow or difficult journey
- sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
- kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
- magazine: Part of a gun used for holding bullet
- absurdity: State of being so foolish it is hard to believe
- bat: Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
- hardware: Physical parts of a computer, machine or device
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- python: A large snake that crushes its victims
- unspoken: Expressed without speech
- ratatouille: Vegetable stew made with various vegetables
- diva: Female operatic star
- funniest: Causing the most laughter or amusement
- exorcist: Someone who can free people from evil spirits
- turtleneck: Sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
- largo: Slow dignified piece of music
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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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Patton Oswalt Created An Old-School Comedy Album That Lets The Audience Use Their Imagination
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/20Ever wondered what a 'Sexy Vulcan' or a 'Diva Clock' sounds like in a comedy routine? Patton Oswalt's old-school comedy album is a masterclass in audio comedy, and you'll pick up some fantastic situational dialogue and cultural insights perfect for B1 learners. Get ready to use your imagination and laugh along!
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