Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- in a suit: Wearing a suit of clothes.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- work out
- blue blood: Belonging to a noble or royal family.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- at least: As a minimum
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- in the region of: Approximately around a certain amount or number.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in management: Employed in a managerial role or department.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- turn on
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- on form: Performing well; at one's best
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- financial: Involving money
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- role: Character played by an actor
- leave: To go away from; depart
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- public: Owned by the government
- flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
- partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
- ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
- outsider: Someone who is not part of or accepted in a group
- teammate: Fellow member of a team
- 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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Stop Trying to Fit In | Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/22Ever felt like an outsider trying to fit in? Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein shares his incredible journey from feeling like an imposter at Harvard to embracing his authentic self, offering powerful lessons on authenticity and reading people. You'll pick up great insights on navigating social dynamics and the true value of being yourself, even when you feel out of place.
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