Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- at least: As a minimum
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- cool off: To become cooler.
- live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
- deal with
- give a lecture: To deliver a formal talk on a subject to an audience.
- nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- secret to success: The key element or method that leads to a favorable outcome or achievement.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- turn into: To change to become something else
- out of practice: Having declined in skill or ability due to lack of recent practice.
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- take pity on: To feel compassion or sorrow for someone's suffering and offer help or kindness.
- up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- lead to: To result in some action
- weed out: To remove or get rid of people or things that are not wanted
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- circumstance: Condition or fact that affects a situation
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- temptation: Something making you want to do/have bad thing
- seek: To ask someone for help
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- multiply: To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
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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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pao2ge posted on 2014/12/04Ever wondered how to live a more deliberate life and cultivate virtues? This video dives into personal development using a cool garden metaphor, perfect for boosting your mindset and spiritual growth! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth while exploring inspirational ideas.
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