Vocabulary
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- got to: To arrive at some place
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- next to: Being located along side another
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- regardless of
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- bow out: To decide not to do something; back out
- circle back: To return to a previous topic or point in conversation.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- at least: As a minimum
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- have to: Must do
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- option: A choice
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- leave: To go away from; depart
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- phantom: A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
- point: An item to be discussed
- person: Man, woman or child
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- great: Very good; better than before
- vibration: Shaking motion
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- vibrate: To shake side to side quickly in small movements
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- captive: Person caught and held against their will
- combo: A small number of things that are combined or used together.
- buzzing: To fly making a sound like a bee
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- flounder: To make clumsy or uncontrolled movements
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- gracefully: In a graceful manner
- restroom: Toilet; bathroom
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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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5 Ways To End a Conversation + A Bonus One
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Joy posted on 2017/09/23Ever feel stuck in a conversation and don't know how to gracefully exit? This video shares 5 super useful ways to end a chat, plus a bonus tip, perfect for parties, phone calls, or dinner! You'll pick up practical phrases and social skills to navigate any social situation like a pro.
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