Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- strike: To hit something
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- section: A part of a whole
- seek: To ask someone for help
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- urine: Yellow liquid waste from the body
- click: To work well with someone or something
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- potent: (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- noggin: A human head
- lifespan: Length of time something is expected to last
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- reindeer: Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- folklore: Traditional beliefs and stories of a people
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- point: An item to be discussed
- longevity: Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- chimney: Part of a building through which smoke escapes
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- toxin: Any poisonous substance
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- mushroom: Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- charitable: Concerning helping people who are sick or poor
- psychoactive: Affecting the mind or mood
- festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
- nonprofit: Not commercially motivated; charitable
- triangle: Three people connected with each in a relationship
- donation: Gift or money given to help support a cause
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- shaman: Priest who uses magic/spirits to heal or predict
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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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A Very Trippy Theory on Santa Claus
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/22Ever wondered about the wild origins of Santa Claus? This video dives into some seriously trippy theories, from psychedelic mushrooms to ancient shamanism, and you'll pick up some fascinating cultural insights along the way! It's a fun, festive mystery that's perfect for expanding your knowledge and understanding of holiday traditions.
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