Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- going on: To continue doing something
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- in accord: Being in agreement or harmony with others.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- at least: As a minimum
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- have to: Must do
- push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- sit down: To take a seat
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- rational: Able to think clearly
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- subconscious: Occurring in the mind without direct thinking
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- cynical: Always believing that bad things are the reasons
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- disruption: When a disturbance stops an activity in progress
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- internalize: To accept attitudes, behavior as part of yourself
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- datum: Item of factual information
- perfectionist: Person displeased by anything is not perfect
- linear: Made of lines
- thirst: Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
- triple: Group or set of three
- affective: Relating to or affecting the emotions
- pact: Agreement between people or countries
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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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You don’t need a 10-year plan. You need to experiment. | Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/19Feeling overwhelmed by big goals? This video introduces the power of 'Tiny Experiments' and an experimental mindset to help you discover what truly brings you joy and success, moving beyond toxic productivity! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to psychology and neuroscience, perfect for daily practical use and workplace conversations.
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