Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- set up
- going on: To continue doing something
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- deal with
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- put it together: To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
- test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- sit down: To take a seat
- experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
- bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- fill out: To become fatter
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- sift through: To examine something very carefully in order to find something important or useful.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- live it up: To enjoy life in an unrestrained way; to spend money freely and extravagantly.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- on a silver platter: Given something easily without effort.
- up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
- in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
- fill up
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
- turn into: To change to become something else
- rip up: To tear something into pieces.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- hire out: To rent something to others for temporary use.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on to: Toward something; forward
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- check out
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- replace: To use instead of something else
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- host: Mass; a great number
- outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- license: To give official permission to do something
- rusty: Performing badly from lack of practice
- dental: Concerning the teeth
- dentist: Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
- microphone: Device you speak in to record or amplify sounds
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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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kokapi posted on 2026/05/02Ever wondered what happens after dental school? Dr. Steven Ray is back to share his personal journey, from graduation to setting up his own studio space and even announcing a new co-host for his podcast! You'll get a real look at navigating life post-studies and hear some great phrases for discussing personal projects and career changes.
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