Vocabulary
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- at least: As a minimum
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- look back: To think about past events
- have to: Must do
- rewrite history: To change the commonly accepted facts or perception of past events.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
- from nowhere: Suddenly appearing without warning or expectation.
- blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- from birth: Since the time someone was born
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- fill out: To become fatter
- rags to riches: Used to describe a person who started with nothing and made themselves wealthy.
- at this juncture: At this particular moment or point in time.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- off base: Significantly incorrect; misguided.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- narrative: The telling of a story
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- decade: Period of 10 years
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- financial: Involving money
- leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- require: To demand that someone does something
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- mediocre: Average; not outstanding; not very good
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- precedent: A similar action happening before now
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- product: Item that can be bought
- mercury: Silver-white metal that is used in thermometers
- sanitize: To make clean so people do not get sick
- portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
- psyche: Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
- gritty: Showing strong determination
- cadence: (Of music, etc.) pleasing rhythmic flow
- foreseeable: That can be predicted in the future
- dishonest: Likely to steal or lie; deceitful; corrupt
- filmmaker: Person who makes movies; movie producer, director
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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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Michael Is What Happens When A Biopic Can’t Tell The Truth
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Susan posted on 2026/05/04Ever wonder how biopics about music legends get made, and if they always tell the whole story? This video dives into the 'Michael' film, exploring how estate control and the desire for a 'sanitized biopic' can shape the narrative, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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