arrogant
US /ˈærəɡənt/
UK /ˈærəgənt/
- Adjective
- Rude, from belief you are better than others
B2Morebackup
US /ˈbækˌʌp/
UK /ˈbækʌp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making additional copies of your computer data
A2TOEICMoreblindly
US /ˈblaɪndlɪ/
UK /ˈblaɪndli/
- Adverb
- Without seeing or looking; without thought or care
B1Morecontingency
US /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
UK /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What you do in case an emergency or problem occurs
- A possible event or occurrence or result that must be prepared for.
B2Morefearless
US /ˈfɪrləs/
UK /ˈfɪələs/
- Adjective
- Not afraid of anyone or anything
A2Moreintent
US /ɪnˈtɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈtent/
- Adjective
- Having a fixed purpose or intention; not deviating
- Noun
- Aim or purpose
A2TOEICMoreoblivious
US /əˈblɪviəs/
UK /əˈblɪviəs/
- Adjective
- Being unaware of someone or something
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- intent: Having a fixed purpose or intention; not deviating
- contingency: What you do in case an emergency or problem occurs
- oblivious: Being unaware of someone or something
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- backup: Making additional copies of your computer data
- blindly: Without seeing or looking; without thought or care
- fearless: Not afraid of anyone or anything
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
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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 2026/08/31Ever wondered about the true nature of a backup plan? This clip from HBO Max's "Lanterns" delves into the complex relationship between characters, exploring themes of control and arrogance. You'll hear some intense dialogue that could help you pick up on phrases related to strategy and manipulation.
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