Vocabulary
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- snow up: To be blocked or filled with snow.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- go on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- take it easy
- get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
- food source: A place or thing from which food is obtained.
- ride up: To move upwards, especially clothing.
- window down: To lower a car window to let air in.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- nasty: Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- lethal: Causing or able to cause death
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- prey: To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- leave: To go away from; depart
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- monitor: To observe and keep a record of something
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- landfill: Burial of garbage, as to build up low-lying land
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- conservation: Protecting the environment or a species
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- poop: Feces
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- bald: Lacking additional information or facts; unadorned
- annoy: To make someone angry
- area: Amount of measured space
- polar: Concerning the areas near the North or South poles
- rugged: (Of mountains) rough and uneven; hard to climb
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- dodge: To attempt to avoid something
- outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
- tundra: Flat frozen region that has no trees
- owl: Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
- hawk: Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
- slug: To punch or hit with a closed fist
- seagull: A white bird often seen next to the sea
- yuck: Used to express rejection or strong disgust
- eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
- yelp: (E.g. dogs) to cry out with a high-pitched bark
- maroon: Dark reddish purple color
- hoot: To shout or laugh derisively
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
- shotgun: Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
- blueberry: Sweet edible dark blue berries
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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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Conan Names A Polar Bear Monitor's Owl | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/26Ever wondered what it's like to be a polar bear monitor in the Arctic or train birds of prey? In this hilarious clip, Conan chats with a guest about his wild jobs, including naming a special owl and discussing the real dangers of polar bears. You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary and get a good laugh along the way!
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