Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- work out
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- buy up: To buy all of something for sale
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- performance: Act of doing something
- couple: To join something to something else
- due: When something is required or expected
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- click: To work well with someone or something
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- leave: To go away from; depart
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- equipment: Tools or materials used to perform a task
- regard: Admiration or respect for a person or thing
- public: Owned by the government
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- energetic: Possessing, exerting or displaying energy
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- discard: To take a card out of your hand in a card game
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
- lateral: On the side; moving sideways
- soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
- weirdly: In an odd or strange way
- synthesizer: Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
- horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
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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 2026/03/04Ever wondered about that rare synth sound from your favorite 80s tracks? This video dives into the legendary Yamaha DX7, exploring its history, why it's so sought after by collectors, and even its dramatic on-stage fate! You'll pick up cool vocabulary about vintage gear and practice understanding real-world conversations about music.
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