Vocabulary
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- have to: Must do
- set off: To start a journey
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go on: To continue doing something
- cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- aside from
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- at sunrise: At the time when the sun first appears in the morning.
- wear on
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in flames: Burning fiercely
- go down on: To perform oral sex on someone.
- on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- used up: To use all of; consume
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- blast: To attack someone with words
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- vicinity: Surrounding or nearby region; proximity
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- soak: To make something completely wet
- leave: To go away from; depart
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- notch: Certain level (slightly higher or lower than)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- serene: Very calm or peaceful
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- surround: To be all the way around something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- person: Man, woman or child
- adventurous: Not being afraid of dangerous situations
- damp: A little wet
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- serenity: Absence of mental stress or anxiety
- ankle: Region or joint between the foot and the leg
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- affirm: To state, strengthen or support a belief you have
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- mist: Light water droplets in air, so you can't see well
- grammatically: Correctly; as expected in correct grammar
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
- cancel: To end a legal, business, or other agreement
- breakfast: First meal of the day
- countable: (Of nouns) that can exist in the plural
- hostel: Cheap hotel for young people
- snorkel: To swim underwater using a breathing tube
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- hammock: Bed made of fabric, slung between two points
- footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
- jaguar: Large wild cat of Central and South America
- sandy: Person's name
- noodle: String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/17Ever felt stuck outside your comfort zone? This video dives into practical American English vocabulary and idioms, perfect for everyday travel situations! You'll pick up advanced words and grammar tips from Rachel's English that will boost your confidence and fluency.
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