Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
- casual friends: Friends with whom one has a friendly but not intimate relationship.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- keep your eyes peeled: Be watchful and alert for something specific.
- tie into: To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
- wander off: To stray or move away aimlessly from a place or group.
- look the part: To have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
- cargo pants: Loose-fitting casual pants with large pockets on the thighs.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- tiny: Very, very small
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- aid: To help others and provide things
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- harness: To capture the power of something
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- variation: Something almost the same as another but different
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- important: Having power or authority
- cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- spiky: Having a long sharp point
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- ascend: To rise, go up to a higher level
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- boulder: Big rock, usually round in shape
- upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- callous: Hardhearted; uncaring
- chalk: To draw or write something with chalk
- lesbian: Homosexual woman
- tendon: Band of tough fibrous tissue connecting muscles
- sunburn: Burning your skin by being in the sun too long
- ascent: Act of rising or going upwards
- ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
- javelin: A spear thrown in competitive field events
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- fleece: To cheat someone out of money, possessions
- beanie: Small round close fitting hat
- standardize: To change to make everything the same level
- toaster: Electrical appliance for making toast
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
- zebra: Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
- kilter: In working order
- northwestern: Area in the north and west
- snowboarder: Someone riding a snowboard
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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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Casually Explained: Rock Climbing
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Minjane posted on 2026/01/19Ever wondered what goes on in the world of rock climbing, from thrilling free soloing to the gym culture? This video dives into all the exciting types of climbing and shares some hilarious climbing humor, making it a fantastic way to pick up advanced vocabulary and cultural insights!
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