Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
- dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
- autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- nostalgic: Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
- mercy: Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
- shatter: To break into small pieces
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- jolt: Sudden shock (e.g. of electricity or surprise)
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- semester: Half or a third of a school or college year
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- mayhem: Scene or situation that involves much violence
- giddy: Feeling dizzy, e.g. due to being spun around
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- wax: (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
- whine: To complain in an annoying crying voice
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- flex: To move a part of the body to stretch muscles
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- snuck: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- website: Collection of webpages in one location
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- traumatize: To cause trauma and shock
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- eyeball: The round part of the eye
- gore: To wound by attacking with a knife, sharp horn etc.
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
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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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The Horror Short Film In Spider-Man 2
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/29Ever notice the creepy, horror-movie vibe in Spider-Man 2? This video dives deep into Sam Raimi's masterful use of cinematography and sound design to create those chilling moments, perfect for film buffs and language learners alike! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while exploring the film's cultural depth and technical brilliance.
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