Vocabulary
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- deal with
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- fishing for: Currently trying to get attention or praise from other people.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- regardless of
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- match made in heaven: A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- check out
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- simultaneously: At the same time; all together
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- manifest: List of cargo on a ship
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- irritable: Annoyed; easily annoyed or angered
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
- superficial: On the surface only; not deep
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- validation: Act of finding or testing the truth of something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- reckless: Being dangerous and not caring about the results
- undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
- ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- manipulation: Act of controlling to gain an advantage
- facade: False front of a particularly impressive building
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
- narcissist: Someone in love with themselves
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- narcissistic: Admiring yourself excessively
- paranoia: Disorder in which you fear people want to harm you
- grandiose: Seeming to be impressive, but not very practical
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- pathological: (Liar, etc.) behaving in an uncontrollable (bad)
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- rife: (Of a bad thing) very common; found everywhere
- poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- pseudo: Not genuine but having the appearance of
- interplay: Way two or more people/things affect each other
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
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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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What Happens When A Sociopath Meets A Narcissist
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/12/10Ever wondered what happens when a sociopath meets a narcissist? This video dives deep into the fascinating psychology behind these personality disorders, exploring manipulation tactics and power dynamics. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while learning about real-world interactions!
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