Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in terms of
- have to: Must do
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- at least: As a minimum
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
- dinner: Main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- funny: Causing laughter; amusing
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- go: To attend or be at a place
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- king: Person considered the best or top at something
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
- area: Amount of measured space
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- daily: Happening every day
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- ourself: Misspelling of 'ourselves'
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- joke: To say or do things that are meant to be funny
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- relax: To calm or quiet yourself, or stop worrying
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- amuse: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- presenter: Announcer of a TV or radio show
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- nicely: In a pleasing way; in a polite way
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- verbal: Concerning verbs
- intent: Having a fixed purpose or intention; not deviating
- humor: Quality that makes something funny
- jester: Professional clown employed to entertain a king
- whimsical: Quaintly humorous; funny in an odd way
- anecdote: Brief story based on personal experience
- anesthetic: A drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
- pandering: To give in to someone's (inadvisable) wishes
- amplify: To increase the effect of something
- tickling: To amuse or entertain someone
- anecdotal: Relying on stories, experiences, rather than fact
- poignant: Having the effect of making you feel sad/moved
- sen: A fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel
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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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SylviaQQ posted on 2015/09/19Ever wondered how to make your audience laugh AND learn? This video dives into the power of humor in public speaking, showing you how to use jokes and wit to boost engagement and deliver your message effectively. You'll pick up practical communication skills and even some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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