Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- plateau: Flat land that is higher than the land around it
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- role: Character played by an actor
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- important: Having power or authority
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
- point: An item to be discussed
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- person: Man, woman or child
- disregard: To treat something as unimportant; ignore
- discourage: To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
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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 STAY MOTIVATED - MASTERY BY GEORGE LEONARD ANIMATED BOOK REVIEW
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Seven Atoms posted on 2021/07/23Ever feel stuck on a plateau, whether in fitness or life? This animated review of George Leonard's 'Mastery' dives into how to push through those tough spots using a growth mindset and consistent effort! You'll pick up practical tips on staying motivated and understanding complex sentence structures along the way.
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