Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- work out
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- use up: To use all of; consume
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- temptation: Something making you want to do/have bad thing
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- foremost: Being the best or most important
- evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- endurance: Quality of lasting or of being permanent
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- persist: To continue a course of action despite opposition
- optimism: Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- carpenter: Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- century: Period of 100 years
- complement: To go with so as to make the whole complete
- imperial: Of an empire or an emperor
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
- antarctica: An extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to , feet deep
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- voyage: Long journey to a distant or unknown place
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- devise: To think of and plan something
- acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
- disarray: State of being in a mess and disorganized
- trample: To step heavily on something or someone
- daunt: To make someone feel less courageous or confident
- mutilation: Injury that causes disfigurement
- lifeboat: Strong boat designed to rescue people at sea
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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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Can optimism save us? | RSA Journal Presents
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/01Ever wondered if optimism can really make a difference, especially in tough times? This fascinating talk dives into the power of optimism and collective action, using the incredible survival story of Ernest Shackleton as a prime example! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating insights into leadership and trust.
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