Vocabulary
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- fully: Completely or entirely
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- hinder: To make something slow or difficult
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- dentist: Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
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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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Emily posted on 2024/10/14Feeling nervous about phone calls for work? This video is packed with practical tips, like how to prepare for calls and even smile when you answer, to boost your confidence! You'll pick up essential phrases and learn to speak more clearly, making every conversation a success.
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