Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look up to: To respect or admire someone
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- look back: To think about past events
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- shelf life: The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- drown: To kill something by putting it under water
- important: Having power or authority
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- relevance: State of being related or appropriate to a topic
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- riddle: Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
- point: An item to be discussed
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- deep: Complex and important
- simulation: A copying method to study the real world
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- part: Division of a book
- pluck: Quality of bravery or determination
- lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- bog: To get stuck, slowed down or become delayed
- worthless: Being of no value; without positive aspects
- navy: Very dark shade of blue
- contrive: To devise or bring about with clever planning
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- externally: On or from the outside
- idiotic: Very irresponsible or foolish
- unlock: To use a key or code to open something
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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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30 Years of Business Advice in 13 Minutes (from a Billionaire)
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周明芬 posted on 2026/03/19Ever wondered how to build a successful business from scratch? This video dives into 30 years of invaluable advice from a billionaire founder, covering key lessons on lifelong learning, staying debt-free, and building resilience. You'll pick up practical tips and advanced vocabulary that are perfect for young professionals looking to level up their careers!
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