Vocabulary
- put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
- tidy up: To clean up your room
- have to: Must do
- pile up: To put things on top of each other to form a pile
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- deal with
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- game over: The end of a game or a situation.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- pile: Large amount of something
- tiny: Very, very small
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- confession: Admission you have done something wrong
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- scrub: To clean with hard rubbing
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- soak: To make something completely wet
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- chore: Task done to keep a house in order e.g. cleaning
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- tidy: With things in their proper place; not messy
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- deep: Complex and important
- broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- live: To be alive
- come: To arrive at a place
- mop: Sponge or cloth on long handle, for washing floor
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- teamwork: Cooperative work done by a team
- housework: Work of cleaning and running a house
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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
A2 Elementary
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Talking About Housework in English | Easy English Podcast for Beginners
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Jocelyn posted on 2026/03/25Ever feel the urge to do some 'panic cleaning' before guests arrive? This fun podcast episode is packed with essential vocabulary for talking about household chores, from scrubbing to vacuuming! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to describe your cleaning routine in casual conversation.
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