Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look back: To think about past events
- queue up: To form a line of people waiting for something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- respond: To answer something or someone
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- accuracy: Being exactly right; correctness
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- queue: Line of people or cars waiting for something
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- important: Having power or authority
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- neuroscience: Scientific study of the nervous system
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- correctly: In an accurate or correct manner
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- sadness: Unhappy feeling when something bad happened
- repeat: Action that is done again
- informally: In a casual or relaxed way
- takeaway: Employee benefit deleted in union contract
- factual: Involving or being based upon evidence
- tint: Small quantity of a specific color
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
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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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6 minute English Episode 2501225 Was Christmas better in the past
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Lizzy posted on 2026/01/02Ever wonder if Christmas was truly better in the good old days? This episode of 6 Minute English dives into nostalgia and Christmas traditions, exploring whether our memories are always accurate. You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary and practice your listening skills with this fun, cultural chat!
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