Vocabulary
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
- break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
- out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- huge: Very very large
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- role: Character played by an actor
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fortunate: Having good luck
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- anthropology: Study of human origins, development and society
- nutty: Containing nuts, or having the taste of nuts
- clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- formality: Rules, behavior (often having little meaning)
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
- publicist: Person whose job it is to promote and publicize
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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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Ken Jeong's First Movie Role Wasn't a Big Stretch
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/22Ever wondered what it's like to be a publicist for a movie star? Dive behind the scenes of "Fool's Paradise" with Ken Jeong and discover how his first movie role was a surprising fit! You'll pick up practical workplace phrases and practice simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversations.
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