Vocabulary
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in charge: To be responsible for
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- interact with
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- huge: Very very large
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- option: A choice
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- 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
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- emotionally: In a way that shows your feelings
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
- socialist: Of socialism; being a socialist
- 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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Be Willing to Stand Alone | Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/26Ever wondered what it takes to make a tough call, even when everyone else disagrees? Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah shares his incredible story, from fighting for social causes to leading a major stock exchange, revealing why the 'appetite to be lonely' is key to leadership. You'll pick up powerful phrases about making difficult decisions and the importance of emotional resilience.
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