Vocabulary
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- strike: To hit something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- spontaneously: In a sudden, unplanned way
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- eternity: A very long time; forever
- broad: General; not detailed
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- fortunate: Having good luck
- darn: Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- part: Division of a book
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- wither: To become drier and smaller, as when dead or dying
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
- statistically: With respect to statistics
- squirt: To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
- unable: Not being able to do something
- slug: To punch or hit with a closed fist
- forfeit: To lose something as a punishment
- pitiful: Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
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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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Jasmine Chen cc posted on 2026/06/11Ever wondered what happens when a leprechaun challenges you to a series of bizarre games of chance? This wild video dives into a hilarious and absurd negotiation, packed with quirky phrases like 'gobshite' and 'leprechaun luck.' You'll get a kick out of the escalating absurdity and maybe even pick up some colorful new expressions along the way!
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