Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- on time
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- family dynamic: The pattern of relationships and interactions between family members.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- traumatic: Causing upsetting emotional effects over time
- express: To send something by fast mail
- dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- affection: Feeling of liking someone or something
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- superficial: On the surface only; not deep
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- glance: Quick or temporary look at
- rigid: Stiff rather than flexible
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- household: Being in everyday use; common
- fulfill: To finish or provide something successfully
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- facade: False front of a particularly impressive building
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- unconsciously: Without thinking; not deliberately
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- important: Having power or authority
- assign: To give someone a particular job to do
- narcissistic: Admiring yourself excessively
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- detriment: Harm; damage
- oppressive: Keeping people under your control, in a cruel way
- wholesome: Good for you; promoting health in a person/thing
- pseudo: Not genuine but having the appearance of
- depersonalization: Condition of a loss of personal identity
- mutuality: Reciprocal relation between two or more entities
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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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The Love That Never Feel Like Love
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/09Ever felt like your family relationships are a bit... off? This video dives into the tricky concept of pseudo-mutuality and how narcissistic parenting can create emotional manipulation, offering crucial warning signs for adult survivors. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to family dynamics and trauma recovery, making it a fantastic way to boost your understanding and language skills!
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