Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- back then: At that time in the past.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- lead to: To result in some action
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
- from nowhere: Suddenly appearing without warning or expectation.
- draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- of late: Recently; lately.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- write down: To record in writing
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- without doubt: Certainly; definitely; without any question.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- interact with
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- sleep out: To sleep outside, usually for pleasure or because you have no home.
- deal with
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- huge: Very very large
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- role: Character played by an actor
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- investigation: Search for information about something
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
- division: How many times a number is contained in another
- malaria: Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- physician: A medical doctor
- instill: To give a quality by example or teaching
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- unit: One apartment in a building
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- retrospect: A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.
- unbelievably: Very; exceptionally
- biotech: Shortened form of biotechnology
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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Own the Role You Have (Stop Thinking About the Next) | Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/18Ever wonder how top CEOs make big decisions? In this candid chat, Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan shares his journey and advice, perfect for anyone interested in executive decisions and career pivots. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain insights into the fast-paced pharma world!
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