Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in terms of
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- perk up: To become or cause to become happier, more lively, or more cheerful.
- turn off
- compound word
- check out
- for instance: As an example.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- amount: Quantity of something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- syllable: Part of a word containing a vowel
- perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- exception: Something different or not included
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- suffix: Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
- incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
- prefix: Part of a word added to the front, e.g. UNhappy
- clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- checkout: Counter in a supermarket where you pay for goods
- hum: To make a constant low sound
- unstressed: Having no accent or stress when spoken
- haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
- cookie: A flat, round sweet baked food
- tempo: Speed or pace of something
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
- preheat: To warm up beforehand
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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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A Look Back | 3 Tips for Syllable & Word Stress in American English | Rebroadcast from July 2025
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/19Ever get tripped up by syllable and word stress in American English? This rebroadcast from TARL Speech is packed with three super practical tips to help you nail pronunciation and sound more natural. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and boost your speaking rhythm in no time!
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