Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in terms of
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- due to: Because of; owing to
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- claim to fame: A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- put around: To spread a story or rumour.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- lead to: To result in some action
- on time
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- force for good: A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- go into detail: To explain or describe something fully and completely.
- into detail: To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
- regardless of
- other places: Different locations or areas
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- go on: To continue doing something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- serious money: A large or significant sum of money.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- in favour of
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- rock up: To arrive somewhere.
- fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- imaginary line: A line that exists only in the mind or on paper, not in reality, used for reference or demarcation.
- scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
- at the tail: At the end or last position in a line or group.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- drum out: To expel someone from a group, especially the military, in a formal and dishonorable way.
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- set up
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- compensate: To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- intention: Aim or purpose
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
- capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
- broadly: In a general (not detailed) manner
- equity: Condition of people being treated the same
- disadvantage: A negative point; a downside; difficulty
- entrepreneurship: Starting up of new businesses
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- fairness: Situation when everyone is treated equally
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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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Work and Business: the shift to social capitalism I Fellows Festival 2025
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/19Ever wondered how businesses can make a real difference in society? This insightful panel discussion dives deep into the 'social role' of companies, moving beyond just profits to tackle social injustice and build stronger communities. You'll hear inspiring personal stories and gain a fresh perspective on how business can be a powerful force for good!
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