Vocabulary
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- in accordance with: In agreement with; following
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- such as: For example; like
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in respect of: With reference to; regarding.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- set up
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- have to: Must do
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
- in light of: Because of; considering
- heart to heart: An honest and sincere conversation about feelings or personal topics.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- at ease
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- turn things around: To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- consider: To think carefully about something
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- strike: To hit something
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- conduct: Your behavior
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- seek: To ask someone for help
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- act: To behave in a certain way
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- disposition: Normal attitude or mood of someone
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- entry: Act of entering a room, building, party
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- harmonious: Being compatible; working well together
- afterward: Happening after something else happened
- accordance: Agreement (with a statement, plan etc.)
- uphold: To support to keep it being used as it should
- unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- fellowship: Friendly feeling or relationship
- tenet: Principle or belief, usually religious
- almighty: Having complete power
- roundabout: Round junction for several roads; traffic island
- huff: Feeling of being offended, upset or angry
- deceitful: Intended to deceive; tending to lie
- satanic: Extremely evil or cruel
- satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
- forbearance: Refraining from acting
- ye: Old word for 'you' in the plural
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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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Ep. 806: Speaking Up About the Faults of Good Friends Makes for a Long and Good Friendship
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Daniel Scott posted on 2026/01/15Ever wondered how to speak up about your friends' mistakes without ruining the friendship? This episode dives into upholding principles and practicing truth, even when it's tough, offering practical dialogue for navigating these tricky situations. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn complex sentence structures to express yourself clearly and effectively!
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