Vocabulary
- crash down: To fall violently and noisily to the ground.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
- obsolete: Not used anymore because something newer exists
- disposable: Being available to be used or spent
- sodium: A soft, white chemical element
- intensive: Needing great effort for a short period of time
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- static: Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
- eloquent: Able to speak expressively or convincingly
- brittle: Easily broken, cracked, or snapped
- intercourse: Communication between individuals
- improvise: To compose, speak or perform without preparation
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- ache: To want something very badly
- bowel: End part of the intestine, connected to the anus
- provoke: To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
- violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
- yeast: A single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
- dilute: To make something weaker or less efficient
- audacious: Fearless, brave and daring
- discern: To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
- overdose: To take too many drugs, so that you might die
- compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- encode: To change a message or information into code
- prediction: A statement of what will happen next
- mercury: Silver-white metal that is used in thermometers
- adjacent: Being close or near to a border, wall, or point
- devise: To think of and plan something
- cumbersome: Being slow, heavy or difficult to move
- knob: Handle or protrusion on furniture or a door
- layout: Plan or design of something, e.g. of book page
- squid: Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
- pedal: Lever worked by the foot, e.g. the brakes of a car
- idle: (Of engine) to be running but not moving the car
- realization: Act of noticing something not noticed before
- oversight: A mistake; something you forget to do
- edit: To check and make changes before publication
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- elated: Very happy; full of high spirits or delight
- rye: Type of grain used to make flour for certain bread
- scallion: Small onion with long green stems
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- explorer: Person who travels to places to discover more them
- abduction: Crime of taking (a child) away by force
- twig: Small piece of wood growing from a branch on tree
- cockroach: Insect with a hard, flat wing and long antennae
- fingertip: End (tip) of a finger
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- bane: Something causing misery or death
- editorial: Article giving the opinion of a newspaper
- retard: To cause to move or proceed slowly
- beehive: Nest of bees
- dimple: Indentation in cheek or chin, e.g. when smiling
- beseech: To beg someone to do something
- skilled: Having or showing or requiring special skill
- whimper: To make a quiet crying sound
- taxpayer: Person who pays taxes
- din: A loud, persistent noise
- infirmary: Place where injured or sick people go for care
- collector: Person who collects money, as a job
- wonderfully: In a very good or appreciated way; marvelously
- gunfire: Firing of a gun or guns
- twine: Strong string with two strands twisted together
- saxophone: Musical instrument with curved metal tube and keys
- playboy: Man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
- mover: Workman employed by a moving company
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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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500 Most Common English Words | British Vocabulary and Pronunciation | Part 17
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/17Dive into Part 17 of the 500 Most Common English Words series, focusing on essential British vocabulary and pronunciation! You'll master words like 'hospitality,' 'etiquette,' and 'delicatessen' to sound more natural and sophisticated in everyday conversations.
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