Vocabulary
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- ring in: To call by telephone.
- flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- shift: To change in position or direction
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
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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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Joyce Lee posted on 2015/07/07Ever wondered how to explain complex feelings like depression and anxiety to loved ones? This powerful personal monologue offers a poetic and intimate look at that very conversation, giving you a chance to pick up advanced vocabulary and understand situational dialogue in a deeply moving context. It's a unique opportunity to explore cultural depth and empathy through authentic language.
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