Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- going on: To continue doing something
- in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
- hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- next to: Being located along side another
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- rampant: Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- important: Having power or authority
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- copper: Reddish-brown metal used in cables or wires
- piece: A counter in a board game
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- pat: Person's name
- person: Man, woman or child
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- borrow: To take and later return something from another
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- candid: Saying what you think openly and honestly
- zip: To compress digital documents into one file
- truck: Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
- dab: Light and quick touch
- ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- consumerism: Theory that buying a lot of goods is a good thing
- expendable: Unnecessary; that can be got rid of
- handbook: Book of instruction or guidance; manual
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/03Get ready for some hilarious mother-daughter drama as Rory heads off to college! You'll pick up some fun, informal phrases for everyday conversations, like talking about consumerism or even driving a stick shift. It's a perfect, lighthearted way to boost your English comprehension with a relatable, chaotic moment.
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