Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
- fall into place: To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- business: A company formed for making profit
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- live: To be alive
- love: Person's name
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- singular: Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
- loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- magazine: Part of a gun used for holding bullet
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- editor: Person deciding the contents of a book or magazine
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- catalogue: Book of items that are available for purchase
- fulfil: To finish or provide something successfully
- copywriter: Person employed to write advertising or publicity
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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】Stop searching for your passion | Terri Trespicio | TEDxKC
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Kenny Chuang posted on 2016/07/29Feeling pressure to find your one true passion? This TEDx talk humorously challenges that myth, sharing a personal story about career transition and finding purpose through work, even if it's not what you initially expected. You'll pick up practical advice and cultural insights that are perfect for recent graduates or anyone navigating their career path!
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