Vocabulary
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- great: Very good; better than before
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
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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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We Are Our Choices (Jeff Bezos) [HD]
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Christina Sun posted on 2014/07/26Ever wondered how your choices shape your future? Jeff Bezos shares his thoughts on the '80 Year Test' and how to make decisions that lead to personal growth. You'll pick up practical insights on decision-making and reflective thinking, all while enjoying a powerful motivational speech!
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