Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- check out
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at a discount: For sale at a lower than usual price.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- narrative: The telling of a story
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- analogy: Comparison of things based on their similarity
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- click: To work well with someone or something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- leave: To go away from; depart
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
- compensation: (Money) given or received as payment for loss
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- revisit: To talk or think about something again
- caliber: Degree or grade of excellence or worth
- recruiter: Official who enlists personnel for the military
- sideways: Moving, facing, or directed toward one side
- negotiator: Person holding a discussion to reach agreement
- misheard: To not properly hear something
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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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Tips for negotiating your salary (from an ex-FAANG recruiter)
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popdaddy1016 posted on 2025/02/07Ever wondered how to ask for that raise you deserve? This video, from an ex-FAANG recruiter, spills the tea on salary negotiation, giving you advanced vocabulary and practical phrases for tech careers. You'll learn how to navigate compensation bands and even get scripts for email negotiations!
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