complain
US /kəmˈplen/
UK /kəmˈpleɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something is wrong and should be changed
- To make a formal accusation or charge.
B1Moreshock
US /ʃɑ:k/
UK /ʃɒk/
- Noun
- The passage of an electricity through the body
- Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
- Transitive Verb
- To affect someone with an electrical current
- To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
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Vocabulary
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- shock: The passage of an electricity through the body
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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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Susana Martens posted on 2025/11/24Ever wondered how characters react to unexpected shocks? This clip dives into surprise reactions and defensive replies, perfect for practicing situational dialogue and simple sentence structures you can use every day! You'll pick up on how to express physical pain and handle accusations in quick, practical exchanges.
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