Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- have to: Must do
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- interact with
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- sarcastic: Being rude and critical
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- participant: Person involved or included in something
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- subtly: In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- act: To behave in a certain way
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
- cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- calculator: A small electronic device used for calculation
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- chit: Old use girl who is disrespectful to her elders
- rightly: In accordance with what is right
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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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Samuel posted on 2018/06/08Ever wondered how virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa actually work? This BBC Learning English episode dives into the fascinating world of speech recognition and conversation design, giving you practical vocabulary to talk about this everyday tech. You'll pick up some advanced terms and learn how these digital helpers understand and respond to you!
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