Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- chop down: To cut something with an axe
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- out of luck: To not have any luck; to be unfortunate
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
- off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
- on time
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- next to: Being located along side another
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- too much work: An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
- on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- seek: To ask someone for help
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- couple: To join something to something else
- mediocre: Average; not outstanding; not very good
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- client: Person paying for professional services
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- point: An item to be discussed
- reconcile: To balance the accounts
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- business: A company formed for making profit
- halfway: A middle point between two extremes
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- nonprofit: Not commercially motivated; charitable
- scaffold: To build on previous information or knowledge
- ax: Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood
- riff: Short series of repeated notes in music
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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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Shigetoshi Sano posted on 2025/07/05Ever wonder why some people succeed even without raw talent? In this insightful chat, author Seth Godin explains why a clear strategy is way more important than just being fast or skilled, and how skipping this crucial step can lead you astray. You'll pick up key phrases for understanding strategic thinking, whether you're seven or seventy!
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