Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- next to: Being located along side another
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- join the club: Used to say you have the same (usually unpleasant) experience.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- going on: To continue doing something
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- pay up: To pay money that you owe
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- set up
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- check out
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- fill: To make something full
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- business: A company formed for making profit
- visionary: Thinking about the future in an imaginative way
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- fateful: Having an important (bad) effect on future events
- drainage: Process of removing water or liquid from something
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- playbook: Notebook with diagrams of the plays of a team
- online: Connected to the internet
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
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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 rise and fall of TED
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/03Ever wonder how TED went from inspiring talks to... well, something else? This video dives deep into the fascinating history and surprising brand dilution of TED, giving you tons of advanced vocabulary related to idea curation and commercialization. It's a fantastic way to boost your English while exploring a cultural phenomenon!
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