Vocabulary
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- going on: To continue doing something
- due to: Because of; owing to
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- have to: Must do
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- behind the eight ball: In a difficult or disadvantageous position.
- constant struggle: A continuous and persistent effort or fight against difficulties or opposition.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- inherent: Existing as an essential part of
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- tedious: Being uninteresting and taking a long time; boring
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- account: An advantage
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- due: When something is required or expected
- leave: To go away from; depart
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- fully: Completely or entirely
- stagnant: Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
- murky: Being dark, unclear, and difficult to see through
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- quit: To leave a job
- manuscript: Original piece of writing before it is published
- folder: Container that holds documents
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
- severance: Money received when you are let go from a company
- 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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Signs You Should Quit Your Job - 3 Signs it's Time to Move On
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/27Feeling stuck in your job? This video dives into 3 key signs that it might be time for a career change, perfect for introverted professionals or anyone experiencing workplace anxiety. You'll pick up practical phrases for discussing your strengths and navigating a potential career pivot!
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