Vocabulary
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- silence is golden: Silence is often more valuable than speaking.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
- coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at the outside: At the most; not longer or bigger than specified.
- in rows: Arranged in multiple lines.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- draw upon: To use something that you have gradually gained or saved
- deal with
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
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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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Tina Seelig: The 6 Characteristics of Truly Creative People
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VoiceTube posted on 2014/04/03Ever wonder what makes some people so incredibly creative? This video dives into the 6 key characteristics of truly creative individuals, drawing insights from Stanford's own Tina Seelig! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and learn practical ways to boost your own idea generation skills.
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