Vocabulary
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- lead to: To result in some action
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- have off: To have free time from work or duties.
- for instance: As an example.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- evolve: To develop certain features
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- factor: Something that influences a result
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- adversity: Bad or difficult situation or times; trouble
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- chore: Task done to keep a house in order e.g. cleaning
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- stagnant: Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
- virtuous: Having moral goodness
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- daily: Happening every day
- morale: the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- burnout: When you get exhausted from the effort of your job
- milestone: Significant event in your life (or in a project)
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- sap: Foolish person who is easy to trick
- newfound: Newly discovered
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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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Sunnynguyen posted on 2026/01/16Ever feel like work is just... work? This podcast dives into practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you find more purpose and satisfaction in your career, even preventing burnout! You'll pick up useful phrases for discussing workplace satisfaction and career growth in natural, everyday English.
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