Vocabulary
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- such as: For example; like
- crank up: To increase the level of something, such as sound or intensity.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the dot: Exactly on time; punctual.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- have to: Must do
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- back then: At that time in the past.
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- deal with
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- performance: Act of doing something
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- staff: Employees of a company
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
- rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- monument: Something built to remember an event or person
- uncertain: Feeling doubt about a person, place, or thing
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- terror: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
- narrate: To tell a story, describing events in detail
- bind: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- forbid: To order someone not to do something
- transgender: Involving a partial or full reversal of gender
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- reclaim: To get back something that was lost; recover
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- happen: To take place or occur
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- crank: Device for turning
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- aura: Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
- unanimously: With everyone agreeing; without dissent
- gremlin: An imaginary gnomelike creature to whom mechanical problems, especially in aircraft, are attributed
- nick: Person's name
- kicker: Player who kicks the football
- cameraman: Man who operates movie cameras as a job
- supporter: Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
- downloadable: That can be transferred, usually from the internet
- rename: To change the name of something or someone
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/20Stephen Colbert is back with a hilarious roast of Trump's latest speech, and you won't want to miss it! Get ready to laugh while you pick up some great conversational phrases and learn about current events like the Epstein files and the Oscars.
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