Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- going on: To continue doing something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- at least: As a minimum
- break out
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
- work out
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- interact with
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- sit down: To take a seat
- next to: Being located along side another
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- acid test: A decisive test that proves the quality or truth of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- deal with
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- epidemic: Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
- poverty: State of being poor
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- interfere: To get involved in something not your business
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- spouse: Someone's husband or wife
- incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
- syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
- sedentary: (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- proactive: Acting to head off anticipated future problems
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- leave: To go away from; depart
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- important: Having power or authority
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- point: An item to be discussed
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- significance: The potential for something to have a big effect
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- unhappiness: Feeling of sadness
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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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Peko posted on 2026/02/25Feeling a bit lonely lately? This video dives into the science behind loneliness and offers practical tips, like setting digital boundaries, to help you feel more connected. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to relationships and social neuroscience, making it a perfect watch for boosting both your mood and your English!
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