Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- at least: As a minimum
- snow in: To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- help out: To assist someone
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- huge: Very very large
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- grain: Seeds of plants used for food
- debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- agriculture: The science of farming
- plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- barrel: To travel at high speed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- forecast: Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- propose: To make an offer of marriage
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- area: Amount of measured space
- champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
- venom: Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
- freeze: To harden to a solid below zero degrees
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- swift: Quick
- vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- rattle: To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
- landslide: Slide of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- domesticate: To train an animal as a pet or to do work; tame
- trademark: Legal symbol proving ownership of product, etc.
- blessing: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- caravan: Group of people traveling together
- depot: Storage place for goods
- coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
- snake: An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- fang: Sharp, pointed tooth of a wild animal
- rodeo: Show in which cowboys rope or corral bulls, etc.
- gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
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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 bill to protect New York’s beloved bodega cats? | January 23, 2026
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于凱安 posted on 2026/02/09Ever wondered about New York's famous bodega cats? This video dives into a fascinating story about protecting them, plus other top news like winter storms and even a Taylor Swift mention! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and cultural insights that make learning English fun and relevant.
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