Vocabulary
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- at least: As a minimum
- physical state: The condition of a body or substance with respect to its physical attributes.
- way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
- lead to: To result in some action
- due to: Because of; owing to
- fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- from a distance: Not close; far away.
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- have to: Must do
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- got to: To arrive at some place
- make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- torn between: Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
- going on: To continue doing something
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- extreme: Very great in degree
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- amount: Quantity of something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- respect: To follow the established rules
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- altitude: Height of something above sea level
- leave: To go away from; depart
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- tick: To function properly or normally
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- mercury: Silver-white metal that is used in thermometers
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
- mount: To attach something to something else
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- sketchy: Lacking detail or being incomplete
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- level: Specific height of something
- shower: Device producing falling water for cleaning
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- update: Addition of a current version of something
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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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Kay Wu posted on 2026/03/14Ever wondered what it's like to visit the highest human settlement on Earth, a place described as the "sketchiest" and most dangerous the speaker has ever been to? This video takes you on an intense journey to La Rinconada, Peru, where you'll witness the extreme conditions and the pursuit of gold, while also picking up phrases for describing challenging environments and unexpected situations.
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