Vocabulary
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- have to: Must do
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- spot: A certain place or area
- interfere: To get involved in something not your business
- distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
- accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- financial: Involving money
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- steer: A cow
- consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- respond: To answer something or someone
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- serene: Very calm or peaceful
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- piece: A counter in a board game
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- cyber: Concerning the internet
- discharge: To complete a task that has been assigned
- liberation: Act of setting someone or something free
- bustle: To move energetically or busily
- mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
- disconnect: To separate something from something else
- ignition: Process of making catch fire (e.g. an engine)
- dashboard: Console of a car or vehicle
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
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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 I’ll Never Drive a Modern Car Again
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gt810034 posted on 2025/12/06Ever wondered if modern cars are just too complicated? This video dives into the simple joy of driving a classic Cherokee, exploring why ditching driver assistance and in-car ads can feel like a digital detox! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for everyday driving and get a fascinating look at car culture.
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