Vocabulary
- on my birthday: Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
- in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- skeptical: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- valuable: Being useful or important
- section: A part of a whole
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- validation: Act of finding or testing the truth of something
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- astrology: Study of how the stars influence human lives
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- fully: Completely or entirely
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
- fill: To make something full
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- daily: Happening every day
- amusement: State of being amused or feeling enjoyment
- widely: To a large degree; over a large range
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- inaccurate: Not correct, accurate, or true
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- commotion: Sudden noisy excitement
- outgoing: Leaving a place or a position
- positively: In a manner showing agreement or support for
- psych: (Of an upcoming event) to cause excitement in
- unquote: To remove the quotation marks from
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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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Horoscopes: Hate it or like it?
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jasmine posted on 2019/05/22Ever wondered if your horoscope actually describes you? Dive into a fun workplace debate about astrology and the fascinating Barnum Effect, where you'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practice real-life conversational skills. This video is a perfect chance to explore cultural insights and relatable moments while sharpening your English!
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