Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- check out
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- at school: Present and attending school.
- speak for itself: To be clear and obvious without needing further explanation.
- on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- fold out: To open or unfold something that is folded.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- chain of events: A sequence of occurrences, where each event causes or influences the next.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- spot: A certain place or area
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- disclaimer: Written denial of any legal responsibility
- credibility: Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
- internally: On or from the inside
- pee: To urinate
- reassurance: Feeling of reduced worry about something
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
- physicist: Person who studies and works in physics
- micro: A prefix meaning 'very small'
- personalize: To make personal or more personal
- unnecessarily: In an unnecessary manner
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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 2026/02/26Ever feel like your brilliant ideas get overlooked? This video reveals 5 common speaking traps that even smart people fall into, making them seem insecure. You'll learn why focusing on delivery, not just content, is key and pick up phrases to avoid self-sabotage and boost your confidence!
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