Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- from hell: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
- like a demon: Doing something with great energy or intensity.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- at least: As a minimum
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- carry out
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
- from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- scare off: To deter or discourage someone from doing something by frightening them.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- atmosphere: Air around us
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- brutal: Extremely violent or mean
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
- master: To gain control over something
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- century: Period of 100 years
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- public: Owned by the government
- horrific: Terrifying and shocking
- mansion: Very large, expensive home
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
- fictional: Including people and events that are not real
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- live: To be alive
- serial: Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- supernatural: Being unable to be explained by natural causes
- mongol: Someone who is native to Mongolia
- sultan: Ruler of a Muslim country or state
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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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10 Creepiest Figures in History That Are Scarier Than Horror Villains
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/28Think horror villains are scary? Think again! This video dives into 10 real historical figures who are way creepier than anything you'll see in a movie, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way. Get ready for some chilling tales and fascinating cultural insights!
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