Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- at least: As a minimum
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- go on: To continue doing something
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- back on to: To move backwards until reaching or touching something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- ass out: To eject someone forcibly from a place.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
- personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- wipe the slate clean: To forgive past mistakes and start fresh.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- look back: To think about past events
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- name names: To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- irrational: Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- remorse: Sense of guilt for something bad you did
- assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- justify: To give good reasons for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- residue: Left over part after most is taken away
- point: An item to be discussed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- compel: To force someone to do something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- rhetorical: Of public speaking or writing techniques
- datum: Item of factual information
- mint: Candies with the taste of mint
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- unforgivable: That cannot be forgiven; inexcusable
- quince: Smooth-skinned fruit used to make jam, jelly
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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 2026/04/21Ever feel weighed down by past mistakes? This fascinating interview dives deep into self-forgiveness, exploring the difference between guilt and shame with practical insights you can use daily. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while reflecting on how to move forward from regret!
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