Vocabulary
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- mess up: To make a mistake
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- log in
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- barely: Only just; just possible
- spot: A certain place or area
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- itinerary: A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
- stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- person: Man, woman or child
- redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- whine: To complain in an annoying crying voice
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- down: Along something's path, course, or direction
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- leopard: Large cat with short fur and black spots
- tab: To press the tab key on a keyboard
- ninja: Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
- geisha: Japanese female entertainer, dancer and singer
- kimono: Long Japanese robe for women
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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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kiki posted on 2018/05/16Ever wondered about the funny misunderstandings that can pop up in a Japanese-American marriage? This video dives into real-life cultural differences, from how apologies are given to navigating social situations, offering a hilarious and insightful look at cross-cultural communication. You'll pick up some great phrases for expressing sincerity and handling everyday interactions!
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