Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- go on: To continue doing something
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- make a promise: To give someone your word that you will do something.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
- file out: Leave a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
- hide out: To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
- bust out: To escape from a place, especially prison.
- work out
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- start on: To begin or start doing something.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- going on: To continue doing something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- fill out: To become fatter
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- deal with
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- draw back: To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at least: As a minimum
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- write down: To record in writing
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
- lays down: To put down flat, as you put a baby in a bed
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- plateau: Flat land that is higher than the land around it
- willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- leave: To go away from; depart
- utter: To make a particular sound; speak
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- dorm: College building with rooms that students live in
- burnout: When you get exhausted from the effort of your job
- staircase: Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
- weaver: Person who makes cloth by weaving
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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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Last Lecture Series: How to Live your Life at Full Power — Graham Weaver
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Wu Mandy posted on 2025/12/13Feeling stuck or unsure about your next big move? Graham Weaver's inspiring Stanford GSB lecture is packed with practical advice on finding your life purpose and overcoming fear, perfect for anyone considering a career transition. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn how to 'go all in' on what truly energizes you!
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