Vocabulary
- circle back: To return to a previous topic or point in conversation.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- rise through the ranks: To advance from a low position to a higher one through hard work and dedication.
- in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- run it up: Accumulate or increase an amount, often of costs or debt.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- out of favor: No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- express: To send something by fast mail
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- military: Army or armed forces
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- widespread: Happening or existing in many places
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
- slam: To criticize sharply
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- millennial: Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- hybrid: Formed from combining different things
- morale: the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- business: A company formed for making profit
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
- jargon: Terms and expressions used in a specialist field
- terminology: Specific words and expressions used in a field
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
- dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
- workplace: Place where work is done
- synergy: Increased effectiveness from working together
- shorthand: Abbreviated writing; symbols used by secretary
- lingo: Language or dialect
- gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
- wartime: Period of time when there is armed conflict
- sidebar: Area on a webpage with additional functions
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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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Where Did Cringey Corporate Jargon Come From? | Otherwords
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/05/29Ever wondered why your boss says 'circle back' or 'synergize'? This fun video dives into the quirky origins of corporate jargon, showing you how these phrases evolved and what they really mean. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of workplace communication!
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