Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- on to: Toward something; forward
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- at least: As a minimum
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- shift out: To move out or leave quickly or suddenly.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- move ahead: To make progress; advance.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- add on: To attach or include something extra.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- at a distance: Far away; not close.
- interact with
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at ease
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- introvert: Person who does not like social contact
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- amount: Quantity of something
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- shift: To change in position or direction
- myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- account: An advantage
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
- workplace: Place where work is done
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
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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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3 Lessons I Wish I Knew in My 20s (as an Introvert at Work)
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/19Ever feel like your introverted nature holds you back at work? This video shares three powerful lessons about career confidence and workplace communication that the speaker wishes they'd known in their 20s, perfect for anyone looking to speak up more effectively. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical strategies for personal branding that can transform your professional life!
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