Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- as many times: As frequently as desired or needed; without limit to the number of attempts or occurrences.
- cancel out: To neutralize or negate the effect of something else.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- positive attitude: An optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and situations.
- small to large: Describing a range or progression in size, from smaller to bigger.
- check out
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- no sweat: An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- mental: Concerning the mind
- distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- address: Exact street location of a place
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- require: To demand that someone does something
- assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- treadmill: Boring job, with repetitive tasks
- optimism: Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- empower: To give someone a power or ability
- anterior: Front
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- quit: To leave a job
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
- burn: To destroy with fire
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- motivator: The reason you have the will to do something
- asap: Shortened form of 'As soon as possible'
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- unused: Not yet used; clean; new
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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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The Science Of Motivation
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Yin Nam Mo posted on 2021/06/25Ever wonder why sticking to your goals feels so tough? This video dives into the science of motivation, revealing practical strategies like using play and understanding reward effects to boost your persistence! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and learn how to apply these concepts daily.
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