Vocabulary
- off script: Not following a prepared script; speaking or acting spontaneously.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- sense of accomplishment: A feeling of pride and satisfaction from achieving something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- have to: Must do
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- material: Cloth; fabric
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
- dawn: First light of day
- quantity: A large amount of something
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- solidarity: Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
- empower: To give someone a power or ability
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- humility: Quality of not feeling better than others
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- audio: Concerning sound
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- unrest: Disturbance, e.g. of crowd in protest against
- great: Very good; better than before
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
- sophomore: Someone in second year in high school or college
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- newsletter: Report or open letter giving news to a group
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- ovation: Loud and long clapping from an audience
- disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- newfound: Newly discovered
- wade: Person's name
- overturn: Improbable and unexpected victory
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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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ENGLISH SPEECH | SHRUTHI KUMAR: Student GOES OFF Script (English Subtitles)
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Life Pedal posted on 2025/04/16Get ready for an inspiring commencement speech from Shruthi Kumar at Harvard that goes off-script in the best way possible! You'll dive into powerful themes like civil rights and solidarity, picking up advanced vocabulary and cultural insights along the way. This is a fantastic chance to boost your English while exploring thought-provoking ideas!
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