Vocabulary
- lead to: To result in some action
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- dire consequences: Very serious or terrible results that follow an action or event.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- turn on
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- recovery from: The process of regaining health or strength after an illness or injury.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- seek help: To ask for or try to get assistance or support.
- get trapped in: To become confined in a place and unable to escape.
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- mental: Concerning the mind
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- prioritize: To rank things in importance
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
- therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
- validation: Act of finding or testing the truth of something
- due: When something is required or expected
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- important: Having power or authority
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- disregard: To treat something as unimportant; ignore
- wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
- disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- psychotherapist: Therapist treating mental and emotional disorders
- disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
- fawn: A grayish yellow-brown color
- abandonment: Act of abandoning or leaving something deserted
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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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The DANGER of being TOO NICE (Fawning Compilation)
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adolphmann posted on 2026/05/14Ever feel like you're too nice and put others' needs before your own? This video dives into the 'fawning response' and how it can lead to emotional exhaustion, offering practical tips for boundary setting and self-care. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning valuable insights for daily life!
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