Vocabulary
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- prepare ahead: To prepare something in advance or before it is needed.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- freeze up: (of a machine or part) to stop working because of ice or cold
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- set up
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- visualize: To create a picture in your mind of something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- daily: Happening every day
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- land: Region or country
- impromptu: Done with little or no preparation
- datum: Item of factual information
- compile: To put programming data into a computer
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- workplace: Place where work is done
- procurement: Act of getting possession of something
- storyline: The plot of a book or play or film
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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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How to Stop Freezing in Conversations & Speak Clearly at Work
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/04Ever freeze up when it's your turn to speak at work? This video breaks down the SAR framework to help you give clear, confident meeting updates and boost your career visibility. You'll pick up practical phrases and advanced vocabulary to help you think on your feet and shine!
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