Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- have to: Must do
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- check out
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- going on: To continue doing something
- out on a limb: In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- under budget: Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
- ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- fertilizer: Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- piece: A counter in a board game
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- pearl: Person's name
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- patriotic: Having a great love for your country
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- add: To include as well
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- price: Person's name
- long: Person's name
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- pawn: Person used to advance the purposes of another
- tack: Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
- tic: Involuntary twitching especially in the face
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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 2026/03/21Ever wondered about political satire and how it works? This video dives into a hilarious monologue by Seth Meyers, breaking down current events with sharp wit and making complex topics like inflation super easy to grasp! You'll pick up some great conversational phrases and cultural insights along the way.
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