Vocabulary
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- make it big: To become very successful or famous.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- make up: To invent or create a story
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- tiny: Very, very small
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- live: To be alive
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- succeed: To have achieved what you were trying to achieve
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- big: Popular
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2015/06/10Ever feel that pressure to constantly achieve more? This video dives into the fascinating topic of 'Status Anxiety,' exploring how modern society fuels career pressure and social judgment. You'll gain insights into reframing success and pick up advanced vocabulary to discuss these complex ideas confidently!
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