Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for instance: As an example.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- have to: Must do
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- check out
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- fill out: To become fatter
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- next to: Being located along side another
- close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- going on: To continue doing something
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- from the top: From the beginning.
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- tap in: To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- mark up: To increase the price of, to make more profit
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- single step: A solitary action or measure.
- file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- TYPE UP: To produce a document by typing.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- interior design: The art or profession of planning the interior decoration of a building.
- on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- build into: To include something as a part of a design, system, or plan.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- do time: To spend a period in prison as a punishment.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- edit out: To remove something from a text, film, etc.
- dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- across the hall: In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- set up
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- retina: Part of the eye that senses light
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- apple: Hard round red or green fruit with a white center
- safari: Tour to watch animals in their natural environment
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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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Ali posted on 2015/03/04Get ready to dive into Apple's exciting October 2014 event, where they unveiled the iPhone 6, Apple Pay, and the Apple Watch! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary related to new tech and daily life, making it perfect for expanding your English skills with real-world examples.
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