Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- have to: Must do
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- cast out: To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
- personal identity: The unique characteristics and beliefs that define an individual.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- lead to: To result in some action
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- downright: Absolute; absolutely
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- 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
- contempt: Extreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- unravel: To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
- point: An item to be discussed
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- evaluation: Judgment about the value or condition of something
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- knot: Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
- abandonment: Act of abandoning or leaving something deserted
- certify: To approve someone as authorized, valid
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
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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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The true cost of always needing to win an argument | Jefferson Fisher for Big Think+
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/06Ever feel like you *have* to win every argument? This video from Big Think+ explores the surprising downside of always needing to be right and how it can hurt your relationships. You'll pick up practical tips on active listening and empathy to navigate conflicts more constructively!
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