Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- longest time: The greatest duration of time.
- at least: As a minimum
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- go on: To continue doing something
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- have words: To argue or quarrel with someone.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- in tandem: (Of two people/organizations) working together
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- for instance: As an example.
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- lead to: To result in some action
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- miss the boat: To lose an opportunity by being too slow or late.
- in terms of
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- fill out: To become fatter
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- at length: In detail; fully
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- log on: To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- string together: To connect words or ideas coherently.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- hit home: To have a strong emotional impact; to affect deeply.
- in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- gain over: To win someone’s support or approval.
- go below: To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
- look back: To think about past events
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- crack on: To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
- en route: On the way; during a journey.
- discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- intimacy: The sharing of private and personal things
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- decade: Period of 10 years
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- plateau: Flat land that is higher than the land around it
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- performance: Act of doing something
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- couple: To join something to something else
- fulfillment: Feeling of satisfaction from achieving something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- leave: To go away from; depart
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- leisure: Time when you have no work to do and can relax
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
- point: An item to be discussed
- cognition: Recognition involved in thought processing
- competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
- shitty: Very bad
- great: Very good; better than before
- person: Man, woman or child
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- burnout: When you get exhausted from the effort of your job
- alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
- zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
- incompetence: Lack of skill or ability to do a task successfully
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- ray: Person's name
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- optimization: Efforts to make as effective as possible
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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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Hustle culture stole the word excellence and gutted its true meaning | Brad Stulberg: Full Interview
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/17Ever feel like 'excellence' has lost its meaning in today's hustle culture? This interview with Brad Stulberg dives deep into what true excellence looks like, helping you understand concepts like 'zombie burnout' and how to align your work with your values. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical insights for a more meaningful approach to your goals!
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