Vocabulary
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- step down: To reduce the amount of something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
- such as: For example; like
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- in recent times: During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
- squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
- at least: As a minimum
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- respect: To follow the established rules
- attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
- infamous: Famous because of something bad
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- point: An item to be discussed
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- contribution: Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
- wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
- starvation: Extreme hunger; death from lack of food
- treason: Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
- plead: To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
- traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
- patriotism: Love of your country and willingness to defend it
- uncover: To remove what is on top to show something
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- subcontinent: Landmass that is part of a continent, e.g. India
- inferno: Large fire in a building or other place
- buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
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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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Top 10 Real-Life Heroes Who Turned Out to Be TERRIBLE People
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/28Ever wonder how heroes can fall from grace? This video dives into the surprising stories of 10 famous figures whose legacies were completely reexamined, and you'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary along the way! It's a great chance to explore cultural depth while learning about historical betrayal and true crime.
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