Vocabulary
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- go on: To continue doing something
- off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- on to: Toward something; forward
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- going on: To continue doing something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- storm out: To leave a place angrily and noisily.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- no holds barred: Without any rules or restrictions.
- break out
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- breach: To break laws or barriers (e.g. walls)
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- altogether: All things considered
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- invasive: Entering the body, etc. in a destructive way
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- stern: Being very severe, strict, or serious
- outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- knack: Ability or talent to do something
- widely: To a large degree; over a large range
- dodge: To attempt to avoid something
- guru: An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- gee: Give a command to a horse to turn to right
- superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- iota: Tiny or scarcely detectable amount
- madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
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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 Celeb Interviews That Went Horribly Wrong
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/21Ever wondered what happens when celebrity interviews go hilariously off the rails? This video serves up 10 unforgettable moments of awkwardness and on-air slip-ups that are sure to make you laugh! You'll get a fantastic chance to practice understanding situational dialogue and pick up some common phrases used in real-life conversations.
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