Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- interact with
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- amp up: To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
- Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- set up
- ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- initiative: Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- miserable: Very unhappy
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- express: To send something by fast mail
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- incompetent: Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
- conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
- paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- harshly: In a severe, extreme, or not kind manner
- compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
- composure: Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness
- upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
- retaliate: To take revenge for something harmful or wrong
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
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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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How to Work with an Insecure Boss: The Harvard Business Review Guide
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2024/04/19Ever dealt with a boss who seems to be walking on eggshells? This video dives into practical strategies for navigating relationships with insecure managers, drawing from Harvard Business Review research! You'll pick up useful phrases for deescalating conflict and setting healthy career boundaries, making workplace interactions much smoother.
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