Vocabulary
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
- write down: To record in writing
- at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- dairy: Concerning or made from milk
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- stiff: Slang term for a dead body
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- stance: A position or opinion stated in public
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- column: Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- phobia: Extreme fear
- oral: Concerning the mouth
- regain: To get something back that had been lost
- diaphragm: Muscular membrane separating upper/lower organs
- composure: Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- extensively: Very much or often; to a large degree
- cadence: (Of music, etc.) pleasing rhythmic flow
- den: Home of some types of wild animals
- triple: Group or set of three
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- footwork: Skillful maneuvering or dealing
- checklist: List of tasks and things to be checked
- enrol: To put someone into a group; to register
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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
A2 Elementary
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Sunny Hsu posted on 2021/12/15Feeling nervous about public speaking? This video dives into the Triple-P method to help you conquer speech anxiety, focusing on posture and breath control to engage your audience! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical tips perfect for workplace presentations and oral reports.
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