Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- write off: To cancel a debt; to recognize as a loss.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- thin skin: Skin that is delicate or easily damaged.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- turn on
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
- the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- deal with
- root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- have to: Must do
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- at least: As a minimum
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- sound off: To voice your opinion loudly at someone
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- communist: Believer in communism
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- leave: To go away from; depart
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
- humor: Quality that makes something funny
- tenure: Land or buildings one owns
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- blacklist: To put on a list of things to be avoided
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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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10 People Who Ruined Movies For Everyone
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/22Ever wonder who's really behind those movie flops? This video dives into the Hollywood figures whose decisions seriously impacted films, giving you a chance to pick up some advanced vocabulary related to studio leadership and industry critiques. You'll get a fascinating look at major franchises like Star Wars and the MCU, all while boosting your cultural understanding!
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