Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for show: Done only to impress others, not for real use.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- have to: Must do
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- future partner: A person who will be your partner in the future, especially in marriage or business.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in terms of
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- rate as: To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- team up with: To join with someone in order to work on something together.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- companion: Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
- couple: To join something to something else
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- division: How many times a number is contained in another
- necessity: Something that you must have or do
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- societal: Concerning society or a society
- lavender: Plant with pale purple flowers, giving scented oil
- badminton: Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
- documentation: Official papers that give information
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
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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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Why people in China are pretending to get married - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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maojenny112 posted on 2025/11/21Ever wondered why some couples in China are opting for 'marriage buddies'? This fascinating BBC World Service feature dives into the pressures and trends behind these unique arrangements, offering a deep look into modern Chinese youth culture. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to relationships and social phenomena, making it a great way to boost your cultural understanding and English skills!
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