Vocabulary
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- amount: Quantity of something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- diaper: Towel/paper for baby's bottom for urine/feces
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- cavity: Hole or empty space, especially in a tooth
- creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
- cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
- cannabis: Type of plant that is a drug when smoked
- smuggle: To illegally bring goods/people into a place
- imprisonment: The state of being in a jail or prison
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- online: Connected to the internet
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- yen: Currency used in Japan
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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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How Japan Airport Smugglers Get Arrested
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/30Ever wondered how smugglers try to get their contraband past Japanese customs? This video dives into the astonishingly creative, and sometimes downright bizarre, methods people have used to smuggle everything from drugs to gold, even hiding items in food and on their bodies! You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary related to crime and detection, and get a real eye-opener into the lengths people will go to.
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