Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
- going on: To continue doing something
- no laughing matter: Something serious that should not be treated humorously.
- pile up: To put things on top of each other to form a pile
- test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- look back: To think about past events
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- future self: The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
- tie together: To fasten or connect two or more things with a tie or knot.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- run of the mill: Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
- for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- from birth: Since the time someone was born
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- elaborate: To explain something in detail
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
- cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- verbal: Concerning verbs
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- embodiment: The perfect example of a concept; personification
- recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- simulate: To copy something or look or behave like it
- trust: To expect confidently
- glitch: Small problem, fault preventing something working
- simulation: A copying method to study the real world
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- shutter: Part of a camera that opens to allow in light
- victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
- woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- nick: Person's name
- fabricate: To invent or create, especially to deceive, trick
- memento: Object to remind you of an event or place
- seclude: To hide (yourself/another) away to be private
- lego: Child's plastic construction set
- teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
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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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20 Movies That LIED the Whole Time
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/30Ever feel like the movies are playing tricks on you? This video dives into 20 films that totally lied to us, featuring mind-bending plot twists from "The Matrix" to "Memento"! You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and get a feel for situational dialogue as you explore these unforgettable stories.
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