Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- back then: At that time in the past.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- informed decisions: Decisions that are based on having a lot of knowledge or information.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- consider: To think carefully about something
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- physician: A medical doctor
- minimal: The smallest possible; least
- firsthand: Received directly from a source
- affinity: A feeling of attraction or relationship
- datum: Item of factual information
- 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'
- vascular: Of tubes through which fluids flow in body/plant
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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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Your Specialty Choice Is Probably Wrong (Here's Why)
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/06Thinking about your future career path? This video dives into why your initial specialty choice might not be the best fit, offering insights that could totally change your perspective! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to medical careers and residency applications, making it a fantastic watch for expanding your professional English.
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