Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- lead to: To result in some action
- ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
- convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- venue: Place, area where an event is held or takes place
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
- divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- gossip: To talk about others' private lives
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- quantum: The smallest unit or amount of energy
- scarf: To eat or drink something quickly
- host: Mass; a great number
- person: Man, woman or child
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- great: Very good; better than before
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- annoy: To make someone angry
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- weight: How heavy something is
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- mosque: Muslim temple or place of worship
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- gambling: Act of betting money on events
- neighbourhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- synagogue: Place of worship in the Jewish religion
- restroom: Toilet; bathroom
- neighbour: Person who lives, or is near, you
- saviour: Person who saves someone or something from danger
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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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SMALL TALK: What to say and what NOT to say!
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Ververia Li posted on 2019/06/09Ever feel awkward when starting or ending a chat? This video is your ultimate guide to mastering small talk, packed with everyday English phrases and practical tips for any situation! You'll learn exactly what to say and, just as importantly, what to avoid, to make your conversations flow smoothly.
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