Vocabulary
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- have to: Must do
- press down: To apply pressure to something with a pushing motion.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- school district: A specific geographic area or region responsible for the administration and operation of public schools.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- rat on: To inform or report someone as guilty or doing something wrong.
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- such as: For example; like
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- recipient: Someone who gets or receives something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- pointless: Being without a purpose or meaning
- congressional: Concerning the US congress
- daredevil: Someone who takes risks without thinking of danger
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
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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 2026/03/28Ever wondered what Seth Meyers thinks about the latest US politics? Dive into his hilarious 'Pen Rant' and 'America First Award' segment for a dose of political satire that's both funny and insightful. You'll pick up on everyday conversational phrases and get a feel for cultural nuances, all while laughing along!
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