Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- due to: Because of; owing to
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- give and take
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- go on: To continue doing something
- write down: To record in writing
- spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
- simmer down: To become calmer and less excited or angry.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- intuition: Natural ability to guess or feel things
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- address: Exact street location of a place
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- fulfill: To finish or provide something successfully
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- due: When something is required or expected
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- fulfillment: Feeling of satisfaction from achieving something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- spill: Accident when someone falls
- utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- fully: Completely or entirely
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- fill: To make something full
- derive: To come from another thing
- resonance: Continuing to make a loud clear deep sound
- avenue
- simmer: To cook or be cooked so that it is just boiling
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- projection: A prediction; guess about future developments
- disconnect: To separate something from something else
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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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I’m unfulfilled in my job but can’t leave | What to do (6 steps) Linda Raynier
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/19Feeling unfulfilled in your job even when it checks all the boxes? This video dives deep into the root causes, explaining that true fulfillment comes from inner work and self-worth, not just a new title. You'll learn practical steps to address feelings of emptiness and start moving towards a more authentic and satisfying career path.
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