Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- constant battle: A continuous and persistent struggle or conflict.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- keep it up: To continue doing something well
- ride into: To enter a place on horseback or other vehicle.
- rough around the edges: Imperfect or unsophisticated but basically good.
- cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
- back away: To stop being involved with, as through fear
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- go on: To continue doing something
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- utterly: Completely
- spot: A certain place or area
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- convey: To carry or transport something
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- performance: Act of doing something
- tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- unleash: To release or let an animal go
- profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- act: To behave in a certain way
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- tide: Way opinions or events are developing or changing
- affirmation: Statement that something is true
- deep: Complex and important
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
- portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- testament: Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- explosive: Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
- nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- wrath: (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- lieutenant: Officer in the army, navy, or air force
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
- unforgettable: Impossible to forget; memorable; impressive
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- electrify: To energize or excite people
- etch: To cut lines on metal to make a picture
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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 Robert Duvall Roles
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/17Dive into the incredible career of Robert Duvall with this awesome countdown of his top 10 roles! You'll get to revisit iconic performances from 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now,' while picking up advanced vocabulary and gaining cultural insights into these cinematic masterpieces.
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