Vocabulary
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- have to: Must do
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- at least: As a minimum
- full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- to the life: In a very realistic and exact manner.
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- elusive: Difficult to find or catch
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- treadmill: Boring job, with repetitive tasks
- accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- setback: Unfortunate happening that hinders or frustrates
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
- workout: Energetic exercise
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- person: Man, woman or child
- flexibility: The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
- lottery: Betting game of buying tickets to win money
- contentment: Satisfaction with your situation in life
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- redefine: To give a new explanation of or reason for
- actionable: Something you can act on
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- fulfil: To finish or provide something successfully
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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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Why Chasing Happiness is Making You Miserable - The Happiness Trap
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/05/31Ever feel like chasing happiness just makes you more miserable? This video dives into the 'Happiness Trap' and the 'Hedonic Treadmill' to show you why, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way! Plus, get ready for a practical '7 Day Plan' to boost your well-being!
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