Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- dial up
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- extrovert: Person who enjoys being with other people
- charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- queue: Line of people or cars waiting for something
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- verbal: Concerning verbs
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- master: To gain control over something
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- important: Having power or authority
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
- quintessential: Being a model example of a specific thing
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- gravitate: To move toward something due to an attraction
- competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- person: Man, woman or child
- dial: To call a person or place on a telephone
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- recharge: To refill a battery, etc. with electricity
- awkwardness: Lack of ease in social situations
- outgoing: Leaving a place or a position
- cadence: (Of music, etc.) pleasing rhythmic flow
- socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
- nightclub: Place for drinking and dancing at night
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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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如何擺脫社交尷尬?問自己這兩個問題 ► Vanessa Van Edwards 凡妮莎‧范‧愛德華茲(中英字幕)
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拉v posted on 2025/05/04Ever feel awkward in social situations? This video breaks down simple questions you can ask yourself to boost your charisma and conversation skills, perfect for navigating any social gathering! You'll pick up practical tips on body language and vocal cues that make connecting with others a breeze.
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