Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- as per: According to; in accordance with.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- hit out: To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly.
- out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- regular job: A full-time, permanent employment position.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- mental: Concerning the mind
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
- psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- sober: Not drunk
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- misery: Thing that causes unhappiness
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- elicit: To get an answer or reaction from
- insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
- diagnosis: Judgments by a doctor about a person's illness
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- occurrence: Specific instance of something happening
- encompass: To encircle; cover completely
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
- suicidal: Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- depressive: Suffering a psychological lack of happiness
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/21Feeling down or truly depressed? This video breaks down the key differences between sadness and depression, helping you understand emotional awareness and behavioral changes. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to mental health and learn practical ways to recognize and respond to these important feelings.
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