Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in terms of
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- going on: To continue doing something
- deal with
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- such as: For example; like
- for instance: As an example.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- turn the corner: To start to improve after a difficult period.
- rein in: To control or limit something.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- take it away: To remove something.
- in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- on the grid: Connected to the main utility network, especially power.
- at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
- bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- pick on: To tease or bully someone
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- computer program
- price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
- run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
- lighten up: To become more cheerful or less serious.
- plug in
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- around the bend: Crazy; insane
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- to the life: In a very realistic and exact manner.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- on the panel: Being a member of a committee or group.
- on the premises: Located within the property or building.
- lead to: To result in some action
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- wise up: To become aware of the true facts about a situation.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- work out
- at least: As a minimum
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- level: Specific height of something
- happen: To take place or occur
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
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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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Stanford Roundtable 2014: The climate conversation you haven’t heard
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Eating posted on 2015/01/07Ever wondered about the climate conversation beyond the headlines? This Stanford Roundtable dives deep into solutions like carbon taxes and energy innovation, offering you advanced vocabulary and insights into business leaders' perspectives. You'll gain practical knowledge and cultural depth on tackling issues like water scarcity!
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