Vocabulary
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- deal with
- set up
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- pull the plug: To stop or end an activity or project.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- such as: For example; like
- at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- die down: To lose strength
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- at least: As a minimum
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- lost for words: Unable to think of anything to say, especially because you are very surprised, shocked, or impressed.
- stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- next to: Being located along side another
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
- in spades: To a great degree; abundantly.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
- boil over: When a boiling liquid overflows the container.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- exotic: Being very different or unusual
- reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- chill: State of being a little cold
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- eerie: Strange, mysterious and frightening
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
- leave: To go away from; depart
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- entry: Act of entering a room, building, party
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- racial: Of or relating to race
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- oblivion: State of being unconscious/unaware/being forgotten
- serial: Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
- hijack: To take control of a plane, etc. by force
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- pimp: Man who solicits clients for prostitutes
- gay: Happy and bright
- neo: A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
- boa: Snake that kills by winding itself around its prey
- jew: One of a people whose religion is Judaism
- picket: To petition or complain, often outside a company
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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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Top 32 Terrifying Louis Theroux Moments
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/19Ever wondered what it's like to be in the most unnerving situations? This video dives into 32 of Louis Theroux's most terrifying moments, from close calls to shocking revelations, giving you a real taste of situational dialogue. You'll pick up on how to navigate tense conversations and gain some cultural depth along the way!
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