Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- try too hard: To put too much effort into something, often resulting in a negative outcome.
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- value: Importance you attach to something
- boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- respect: To follow the established rules
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
- monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- vengeance: Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
- exhausting: To emit gas from the back of a car
- revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- crisp: To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
- own: To have something as your property
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- trendy: In the latest style; up to the minute
- feminine: Concerning or relating to females
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- bland: Plain; flavorless; dull
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
- gasp: To take a short quick breath because of surprise
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- closure: Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
- elegance: Quality of grace, style, or beauty
- gatekeeper: Someone who controls access to something
- tutu: Short skirt used in ballet
- peacemaker: Someone who tries to end a war or argument
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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 Untouchable Power of Natasha (What Carrie Never Had)
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wai posted on 2026/02/24Ever wondered about Natasha's quiet power in Sex and the City? This video dives into her 'Soft Power' and 'Emotional Intelligence,' showing you how she set boundaries and exuded 'Quiet Luxury' without even trying! You'll pick up useful phrases for understanding cultural depth and situational dialogue, making it a fantastic way to boost your English.
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