Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in terms of
- reflect upon: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- such as: For example; like
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- television program: A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- going on: To continue doing something
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- at least: As a minimum
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- run the gamut: To experience or cover the full range of something.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- go away: To go on vacation
- in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- write down: To record in writing
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- take stock: To review or assess a situation.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- contract in: To formally engage someone by contract.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- in store: About to happen in the future
- alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- love: Person's name
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- teacher: Person who teaches others, especially in a school
- movie: Motion picture; film
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
- plane: An airplane
- person: Man, woman or child
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- tonight: Night following this day
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- call: A order or request for action
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- pray: To speak to your god to request help
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
- song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- prayer: Words spoken to your god for help
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- mad: Very angry
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- intention: Aim or purpose
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- strength: Condition of being strong
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- auditioning: To try out for a part in a play or film
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- fulfill: To finish or provide something successfully
- surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- aura: Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
- inhale: To breathe in something like air or smoke
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- dysfunction: Failure to act as expected, as in a social context
- woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
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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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Oprah Winfrey delivers 2015 "Harry's Last Lecture" at Stanford University
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陳龍郁 posted on 2015/09/24Ever wonder how to live a more meaningful life? Dive into Oprah Winfrey's inspiring 2015 Rathman Lecture at Stanford University, where she shares powerful insights on spirituality and gratitude. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while exploring deep cultural themes!
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