Vocabulary
- deal with
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in suspense: In a state of excitement or anxiety, uncertain about what may happen.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- address: Exact street location of a place
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- intonation: Rises and falls in pitch of speech
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- intrusive: Appearing or getting involved where not wanted
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- suspense: Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- online: Connected to the internet
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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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Uncomfortable Questions and How You Should Deal with Them in English
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Samuel posted on 2024/10/15Ever get asked a super nosy question and freeze up? This video is your secret weapon for handling those awkward moments with confidence, teaching you polite refusals and how to set boundaries in English conversation. You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to use polite intonation so you can speak confidently, no matter what!
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