Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- media outlet: A newspaper, magazine, television station, or other source of news and information.
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- action movie: A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- when pigs fly: Something that will never happen.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- going on: To continue doing something
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- out of shape: In poor physical condition; not physically fit.
- pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
- aid: To help others and provide things
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- dictatorship: Form of government with an absolute rules
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- patent: Legal protection for inventions or ideas
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- disregard: To treat something as unimportant; ignore
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- greedy: Wanting to have more of something than you need
- unveil: To remove something's outer covering
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- sue: Person's name
- harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
- diabolical: Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
- dental: Concerning the teeth
- orphanage: Home for children whose parents have died
- vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
- bumper: Front part of a car designed to prevent damage
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- hijacking: To take control of a plane, etc. by force
- nickel: American coin worth 5 cents
- tuxedo: (Formal) jacket trousers, often worn with bow tie
- adorn: To add something to make it more beautiful
- slurry: Mixture of snow, mud, concrete or animal waste
- cackle: To laugh or talk in a shrill manner
- grandpa: Your mother or father's father
- teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
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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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Top 20 Worst Things Mr. Burns Has Done
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/05Get ready for some serious laughs as we count down the top 20 worst things Mr. Burns has ever done on The Simpsons! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and cultural insights while enjoying this hilarious look at corporate greed and dark humor.
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