Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- next to: Being located along side another
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in rows: Arranged in multiple lines.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- pass as: To pretend to be somebody else successfully.
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- bubble up: To rise to the surface in bubbles.
- at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- have to: Must do
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- summer: Part of the year when the weather is hot
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- partly: In part; not completely
- read: Person's name
- sitting: To take an exam
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- important: Having power or authority
- working: To bring into a specific state of success
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
- camp: A (military) base
- deep: Complex and important
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- call: A order or request for action
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- apartment: Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
- point: An item to be discussed
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- fill: To make something full
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- nowadays: At the present time; now
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- role: Character played by an actor
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- pure: Not mixed with anything else
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- stimulation: Arousal of interest or emotions
- creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- modest: Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- extrovert: Person who enjoys being with other people
- solitude: State of preferring to be alone
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- introvert: Person who does not like social contact
- wilderness: Rural area left natural and largely untouched
- counselor: Person offering professional advice to others
- congregation: Group of people, animals, etc. collected together
- mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
- rabbi: Jewish religious teacher
- coworker: A person who you work with, especially someone with a similar job or level of responsibility
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
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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】Susan Cain: The power of introverts (The power of introverts | Susan Cain)
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/03/28Ever wondered if being quiet is a superpower? Susan Cain's famous TED Talk dives into the incredible power of introverts, showing how solitude fuels creativity and why our workplaces often overlook these valuable traits. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while exploring a fascinating aspect of human nature!
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