Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- check out
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- soak in: To absorb liquid.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- look back: To think about past events
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- being driven by: Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- deal with
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
- save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- chop away: To remove something by chopping it repeatedly.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
- lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- at school: Present and attending school.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- secret to success: The key element or method that leads to a favorable outcome or achievement.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- regardless of
- fuck around: To waste time; to not be serious.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- sit down: To take a seat
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- fair point: A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
- go on: To continue doing something
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- silly: Careless
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- edit: To check and make changes before publication
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- bathtub: Thing you take a bath in
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- strawberry: Sweet fleshy red fruit
- microphone: Device you speak in to record or amplify sounds
- handwritten: Being written by hand (i.e. not typed)
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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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Yiu Fung Chow posted on 2026/06/04Ever wondered what it's like to spend a week completely alone in a Japanese hotel room? This video takes you on a surprisingly personal journey, exploring the creator's thoughts on life, career, and the importance of enjoying the creative process. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing self-reflection and the ups and downs of life!
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