Vocabulary
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- shine through: To emit light through something.
- blow your own trumpet: To boast about oneself in an annoying way.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- express: To send something by fast mail
- brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
- annoying: To make someone angry
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blow: To move something using air
- ashamed: Feeling of shame or guilt
- intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
- valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- funeral: Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- equate: To consider things to be equal or the same
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- tombstone: Stone that is used to mark a grave
- trumpet: Brass wind instrument with a flared bell
- shameless: Without shame; determined to go ahead, whatever
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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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How To Take The Shame Out Of Self-Promotion
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Adam Huang posted on 2024/07/21Do you ever feel awkward talking about your own achievements? This MarieTV episode is packed with practical tips to help you overcome that 'self-promotion shame' and confidently share your amazing work! You'll learn simple sentence structures and everyday phrases perfect for boosting your personal brand.
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