Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- in check: Under control; restrained.
- one of those days: A day when many things go wrong.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- worst: Superlative of 'bad'; least good
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- mediocrity: Ordinariness; being boring because just average
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- bad: Not good; wrong
- bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- rehearse: To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- grim: Being very serious or determined
- disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
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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 Wisdom of Pessimism
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VoiceTube posted on 2016/06/28Ever wonder if a little pessimism could actually make you happier? This video dives into the surprising wisdom behind expecting the worst, exploring ideas from William James and Buddhist philosophy. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of how we view expectations versus reality!
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