Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at least: As a minimum
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- lead to: To result in some action
- out of shape: In poor physical condition; not physically fit.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on target: Achieving the desired results or goals; accurate.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- pack in: To decide to stop doing something
- on time
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- turn off
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- such as: For example; like
- to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- in terms of
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- easy enough: Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- log on: To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- tooth: A sharp points on the edge of a machine or tool
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- hot: Angry or excited
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- green: Color of young leaves
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
- talk: Style of speaking
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- cycle: Series of regular and repeated actions
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- happen: To take place or occur
- call: A order or request for action
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- purple: Being a color that is a mixture of red and blue
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- scientifically: In an manner that follows the rules of science
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- spot: A certain place or area
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- tiny: Very, very small
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- relax: To calm or quiet yourself, or stop worrying
- periodic: Happening regularly, but not frequently
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- automatic: Done without conscious thought
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- column: Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- uncertain: Feeling doubt about a person, place, or thing
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- systematically: In a way that is thorough, logical or planned
- threshold: Degree or level at which something begins
- floss: To move thin thread to clean between your teeth
- re: Are
- flossing: Cleaning between your teeth with dental floss.
- grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- ringer: Person who rings church bells
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- characterize: To describe the qualities of person, place, thing
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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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BJ Fogg: Individuals Must Change Habits for Better Health
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Cherry posted on 2015/10/04Ever wonder how to actually stick to new habits? This video dives into BJ Fogg's brilliant "Tiny Habits" method, showing you how small changes can lead to big results for better health. You'll pick up practical strategies and advanced vocabulary related to behavior design that you can use right away!
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