Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- tie into: To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
- in terms of
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
- call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
- lead to: To result in some action
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- stand out
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- spot: A certain place or area
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- analogy: Comparison of things based on their similarity
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- important: Having power or authority
- fully: Completely or entirely
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work
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