Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- bunk beds: Pieces of furniture consisting of two beds, one above the other.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- broken leg: A fracture in one of the bones of the leg.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- going on: To continue doing something
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- fall below: To decrease to less than a certain level or amount.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in terms of
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- average up: To increase the average cost of holdings by buying at higher prices.
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- turn on
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- write down: To record in writing
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- sister: Female you share a parent with
- graph: Image expressing numerical data in lines or shapes
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- classroom: Room in a school where lessons take place
- week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- business: A company formed for making profit
- boarding: To enter a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- surprise: To do something that another person didn't expect
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- land: Region or country
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- delete: To remove or erase something
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- external: Concerning foreign countries
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- measurement: Size or amount of something or someone
- datum: Item of factual information
- threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- error: Something that is not correct; a mistake
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- neutral: Something with pH value of 7
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- lens: Structure in the eye or camera that focuses light
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- unicorn: Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
- bunk: Beds built like a shelf into a wall
- positivity: Tendency to be positive or accepting
- wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
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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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【TED】Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work (The happy secret to better work | Shawn Achor)
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