Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- big whoop: A sarcastic expression of disinterest or contempt.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- going on: To continue doing something
- pass along: To give something to someone.
- in terms of
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
- go on: To continue doing something
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
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- catch up: To become equal with another person
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- cold shoulder: To deliberately ignore someone.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- throw it back: To return or toss something back quickly.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- body blow: A punch to the body, especially in boxing.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- bargain for: To expect or anticipate something, especially unexpectedly.
- on spec: Done without prior agreement or guarantee of payment.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- bad: Not good; wrong
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
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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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Guy Winch: "Emotional First Aid" | Talks At Google
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River posted on 2016/05/06Ever feel like you're dealing with emotional pain all alone? Guy Winch shares brilliant 'emotional first aid' techniques to tackle rejection and loneliness, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary for talking about resilience along the way!
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