Vocabulary
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
- at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- indian summer: A period of unseasonably warm weather in autumn.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- shift: To change in position or direction
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and emotional well-being; often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone.
- caveat: Warning or caution in a legal document
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- utter: To make a particular sound; speak
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
- euphoria: Extreme happiness, sometimes more than reasonable
- conscience: Ability to sense what is right or wrong
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- serene: Very calm or peaceful
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- restless: Worried and uneasy; ceaselessly in motion
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- bout: A boxing match
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- live: To be alive
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- autumn: The season when leaves fall off trees
- headache: Pain in the head
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- ideological: In conformity with fixed ideas or beliefs
- transformation: A complete change in shape or form of something
- sliver: Thin, often long piece of something, e.g. cheese
- overcast: (Sky) being covered by clouds
- solemnly: In a grave and sedate manner
- amuse: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- procession: Group moving slowly as part of a ceremony
- midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
- cautiously: In a manner to avoid risk or danger
- interplay: Way two or more people/things affect each other
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- plumb: Precisely or exactly
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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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Managing your Mood: Tips for Staying Present | The School of Life
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/09/07Ever feel like your mood is as unpredictable as the weather? This video from The School of Life uses a fantastic weather metaphor to explore mood variability and emotional regulation, helping you understand and navigate your feelings with more self-awareness. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way, making it a great way to boost your understanding of human emotions!
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