Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at least: As a minimum
- such as: For example; like
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- deal with
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- extreme: Very great in degree
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- stigma: Mark of shame or disgrace
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- external: Concerning foreign countries
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- internalize: To accept attitudes, behavior as part of yourself
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- hyper: Very excited or active
- tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
- person: Man, woman or child
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- insidious: Slowly but surely causing harm
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- blindly: Without seeing or looking; without thought or care
- seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
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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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3 ways smart people stay stuck in failing patterns | Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/23Ever feel stuck in a loop, even when you're smart? This video dives into 'cognitive scripts' and how they can keep us repeating the same patterns, offering insights from behavioral science to help you challenge your defaults. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn practical ways to break free from those habits!
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