Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
- offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- bear with me: Be patient with me.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- have to: Must do
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- at the ready: Fully prepared and available for immediate use.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- consider: To think carefully about something
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- taboo: Not being accepted by customs or society
- inadvertently: Without intention, accidentally
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- exception: Something different or not included
- blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- invasive: Entering the body, etc. in a destructive way
- important: Having power or authority
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- grammatically: Correctly; as expected in correct grammar
- incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
- indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
- traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
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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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Things You Should NEVER Say in English Small Talk (Don't Make These Mistakes!)
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Susan posted on 2026/05/04Ever wondered what NOT to say in English small talk? This video dives into conversation taboos, especially around money and prices, so you can navigate social situations like a pro! You'll pick up polite phrases and learn how to decline gracefully, avoiding those awkward moments.
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