Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- have to: Must do
- coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- deal with
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- mental: Concerning the mind
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- dementia: Illness characterized by loss of memory
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fully: Completely or entirely
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- host: Mass; a great number
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- great: Very good; better than before
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- land: Region or country
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- presidential: Concerning the president
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want
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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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Jimmy Kimmel Reacts to Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address 2026
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/26Ever wonder what late-night hosts think about big political moments? Jimmy Kimmel hilariously breaks down Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, giving you a front-row seat to the political satire! You'll pick up on everyday conversational phrases and get a fun dose of cultural insights along the way.
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