Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- manila folder: A thin cardboard folder, typically light brown, used for storing papers.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- first words: The initial words spoken by a baby or young child.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- work out
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- street fight: A physical fight in a public street.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- deal with
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- adult cohort: A group of adults sharing a common characteristic, typically age, studied over a period of time.
- in faith: Truly; certainly; indeed.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- look back: To think about past events
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- call: A order or request for action
- love: Person's name
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
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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】Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability (The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown)
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Colin Lin posted on 2014/07/15Ever wondered what makes us truly connect with others? Brené Brown dives into the power of vulnerability and shame, sharing fascinating research and personal stories that will totally change how you see yourself and your relationships! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain deep cultural insights along the way.
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