Vocabulary
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- train of thought: A connected series of thoughts.
- have to: Must do
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- huge: Very very large
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- surreal: Concerning surrealism
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- pastry: Dough making top/bottom of pie; cake made of dough
- tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
- pun: Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
- act: To behave in a certain way
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- mighty: Having great strength or great size
- point: An item to be discussed
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- weirdo: Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- sitcom: Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
- catchy: Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- chimney: Part of a building through which smoke escapes
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- lateral: On the side; moving sideways
- pumpkin: Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
- gag: To cover someone's mouth so they cannot speak
- crusty: Having a hardened crust as a covering
- filmmaker: Person who makes movies; movie producer, director
- pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
- attribution: Something that a specific person thinks was the cause
- lynch: (Of a mob) to illegally put to death by hanging
- pi: The ratio of the circumference to the diameter
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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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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/02Ever wondered about that bizarre 'Too Many Cooks' sketch and why a pie was named after Lars von Trier? This video dives into the surreal comedy behind the viral hit, explaining the IMDb credit gag and giving you fun film trivia to impress your friends! You'll pick up on situational dialogue and cultural insights perfect for B1 learners.
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