Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on call: Available to be summoned for duty, especially in emergencies.
- check out
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- such as: For example; like
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
- allow for: To take into consideration
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- make over: To transfer the ownership of something to someone
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- laid back
- at least: As a minimum
- liability insurance: Insurance that protects against claims resulting from injury or damage to other people or property.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- require: To demand that someone does something
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- broad: General; not detailed
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
- physician: A medical doctor
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- con: To trick or deceive someone
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- surgical: Of or relating to surgery or operations
- fellowship: Friendly feeling or relationship
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- pediatric: Concerning the medical care of children
- residency: Training for a junior doctor in hospital
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- psychiatry: Study and treatment of mental illness
- vascular: Of tubes through which fluids flow in body/plant
- thoracic: Concerning the chest or thorax
- cardiology: Branch of medicine dealing with heart disease
- phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
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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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Career Battle 💥 Doctor vs Surgeon | Training, Lifestyle, & Pay
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/09Ever wondered about the real differences between being a doctor and a surgeon? This video dives deep into their training, daily lives, and how much they earn, giving you a clear picture of these demanding careers. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to medical specialties and workplace practicalities, perfect for boosting your professional English!
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