Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- stand out
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look back: To think about past events
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- sign over: To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- choke on: To be unable to breathe properly because something is stuck in your throat or airway.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- going on: To continue doing something
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- initial: First letter of your given name
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- act: To behave in a certain way
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- sue: Person's name
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- mutant: Organism derived from a change in genes
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- widow: Woman whose husband has died
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- surfer: Person riding the waves on a surfboard
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
- kitty: Amount of money a group of people share
- superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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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10 Disturbing Superhero Moments Because of What We Know Now
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/18Ever wonder how some iconic superhero moments aged poorly because of behind-the-scenes drama or controversies? This video dives into those uncomfortable scenes and the real-world issues like actor misconduct and onscreen sexualization that make them cringeworthy now! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to film criticism and cultural issues while exploring the darker side of Marvel and DC films.
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