Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- such as: For example; like
- sneak up: To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in terms of
- take it easy
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- go on: To continue doing something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- like a dream: Working or performing extremely well or smoothly.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- at least: As a minimum
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- regardless of
- shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- lead to: To result in some action
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- going on: To continue doing something
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- oral hygiene: The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
- reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- on the count of: Because of; due to a particular reason or cause.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go away: To go on vacation
- on time
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- take a rest: To stop working or doing an activity for a period of time in order to relax and recover strength.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- improve on: To make something better than it was before.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- silly: Careless
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- section: A part of a whole
- performance: Act of doing something
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- important: Having power or authority
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- daily: Happening every day
- part: Division of a book
- congratulation: Wishes someone the best because of their success
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- examiner: Someone who gives a test
- academically: In regard to teaching or learning
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- blindfold: To tie a cloth over your eyes so you can't see
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
- timetable: Schedule listing the time that events will happen
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- idiomatic: Concerning idioms
- hardworking: Tending to work hard; putting in a lot of effort
- hedging: To select words to avoid saying something directly
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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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8 IELTS | S01E15 | UNIVERSITIES | PHƯƠNG MẶC TRI & VIỆT NGUYỄN & MAI BÍCH NGỌC
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El Vii posted on 2016/12/28Dreaming of studying abroad? This episode dives into university admissions and shares real-life experiences from Vietnamese students navigating the IELTS journey in the US and UK! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical phrases perfect for discussing your own academic aspirations.
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