Vocabulary
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- sit down: To take a seat
- on to: Toward something; forward
- very much so: To a great extent; indeed
- check out
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- have to: Must do
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- identity card: Card showing information to identify you
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- such as: For example; like
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- go on: To continue doing something
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- eat out: To eat at a restaurant
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
- fluency: Ability to do something well and with ease
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- resource: Something that can be used profitably; asset
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- blank: Showing no emotion or understanding
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- flexibility: The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
- examiner: Someone who gives a test
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- dingy: Dark in an unpleasant way, often looking dirty
- hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
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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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Xuân Thùy posted on 2026/06/07Feeling nervous about the IELTS Speaking Part 1? This video breaks down exactly what to expect, from introductions to talking about your work or studies, and gives you simple phrases to keep you from getting tongue-tied! You'll learn how to confidently answer common questions and make a great first impression.
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