Vocabulary
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- tighten up: To make stricter or more secure.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- unfamiliar: Unusual; strange or unknown
- humor: Quality that makes something funny
- indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
- understatement: Description undervaluing how important a thing is
- misunderstand: To fail to get the meaning correctly
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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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Why Brits and Americans Sound Rude To Each Other
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Susan posted on 2026/06/01Ever wonder why Brits and Americans sometimes find each other unintentionally rude? This video dives into the fascinating communication gap between the two cultures, revealing how different assumptions about politeness can lead to misunderstandings. You'll learn key phrases and cultural nuances, like British understatement and American directness, to help you navigate cross-cultural conversations like a pro!
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