Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- manila folder: A thin cardboard folder, typically light brown, used for storing papers.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- first words: The initial words spoken by a baby or young child.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- work out
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- street fight: A physical fight in a public street.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- deal with
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- adult cohort: A group of adults sharing a common characteristic, typically age, studied over a period of time.
- in faith: Truly; certainly; indeed.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- look back: To think about past events
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- go: To attend or be at a place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- call: A order or request for action
- love: Person's name
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
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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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【TEDx】TEDxHouston - Brené Brown
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Furong Lai posted on 2012/11/30Ever wondered what makes us feel truly connected? Brené Brown dives into the power of vulnerability and shame in this inspiring TEDx talk, sharing research-based insights that can transform your relationships and self-worth. You'll pick up practical tips and advanced vocabulary to discuss these deep topics with confidence!
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