Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
- talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
- give off: To produce a smell or gas; emit
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- instinctively: Through intuition, not thought
- charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
- empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
- part: Division of a book
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- stabilize: To make stable/consistent, with no major changes
- humor: Quality that makes something funny
- interpersonal: Occurring among or involving several people
- flashy: Bright and fancy, but not tasteful
- dependable: That can be relied on or trusted
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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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You Might Have True Charisma (Even If You Don't Feel It)
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/20Ever wonder if you have that special something called charisma? This video dives into the surprising psychology behind it, showing you that you might possess "quiet charisma" even if you don't feel like a natural extrovert! You'll pick up practical tips on active listening and setting boundaries, plus some advanced vocabulary to boost your social confidence.
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