Vocabulary
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- lay off: To stop troubling or hitting someone
- send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- fill out: To become fatter
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- jump onto: To leap or climb onto a surface or object.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- have to: Must do
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- person: Man, woman or child
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- happen: To take place or occur
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- dismiss: To consider that something is at an end
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- employee: Person who works for someone else for payment
- submit: To accept a superior force has power over you
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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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Hhart Budha posted on 2014/06/14Ever wondered how to talk about your career in English? This video is packed with essential vocabulary for job searching, interviews, and even tricky situations like layoffs or resignations! You'll pick up practical phrases and knowledge that will boost your confidence in any professional setting.
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