Vocabulary
- go in for: To enter a competition
- behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- work out
- at the outside: At the most; not longer or bigger than specified.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- tiny: Very, very small
- peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- eerie: Strange, mysterious and frightening
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- unleash: To release or let an animal go
- retreat: Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- facade: False front of a particularly impressive building
- template: Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- complexity: State of having many parts and not being simple
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- seminar: A small class at a college or university
- disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
- resolute: Firm in purpose or belief
- objectively: In an open-minded way; without prejudice
- honour: To fulfill an agreement
- fission: Form of nuclear energy where particles combine
- haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
- magically: In a manner that uses or involves magic
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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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How to Handle Sulkers
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Christina Yang posted on 2022/04/05Ever wondered why people give you the silent treatment? This video dives into the fascinating psychology behind sulking and offers practical tips for navigating these tricky relationship moments. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary like 'domestic cold-war' and 'peculiar assumption' to better understand and express complex emotions.
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