Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- take it away: To remove something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- point: An item to be discussed
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- respect: To follow the established rules
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
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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
A2 Elementary
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Conversation Skills - How to STEAL a conversation
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Hang-quei Chiu posted on 2014/08/25Ever feel left out of a conversation? This video teaches you how to "steal" your way in using fun techniques like single-word imperatives and polite interruptions! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for daily chats and even workplace meetings.
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