Vocabulary
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
- mess up: To make a mistake
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- have to: Must do
- at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- plural: Being more than one person or thing
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- petrol: Liquid used as fuel in car engines; (US) gasoline
- dictionary: Book with the spellings and meanings of many words
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- wallet: Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
- structural: Concerning or caused by structure
- countable: (Of nouns) that can exist in the plural
- uncountable: (Of nouns) that cannot exist in the plural
- expletive: Rude expression, usually of surprise or anger
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
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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 2018/11/12Oops! We've all made mistakes, but what do you say when you mess up? This video from The Good Morning Show is packed with polite alternatives and practical phrases to help you navigate those awkward moments like a pro. You'll pick up essential vocabulary and learn how to use common verbs like 'make' and 'do' correctly, making your English sound more natural and confident!
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