Vocabulary
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- have to: Must do
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- leapt out of: To jump out of something suddenly and quickly.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- amount: Quantity of something
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- cue: Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- leave: To go away from; depart
- merchandise: Goods for sale
- wicked: Morally bad; evil
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- wound: To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- host: Mass; a great number
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- gotcha: Shortened form of 'got you'
- leapt: To enter or start something eagerly
- creatively: In a manner using new ideas
- funniest: Causing the most laughter or amusement
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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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神谷菜々子 posted on 2026/05/07Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at SNL? You'll get a fun peek into Ariana Grande's experience hosting, plus some hilarious stories about Christmas episodes and even a special plant-based mac and cheese recipe! This video is perfect for picking up everyday conversational phrases and learning about workplace situations.
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