Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- have to: Must do
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- break out
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- deal with
- high school senior: A student in their final year of high school (12th grade).
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- other places: Different locations or areas
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- going on: To continue doing something
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
- think back: To recapture the past
- make up: To invent or create a story
- piss off: To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- incorporate into: To include something as part of a larger thing.
- fishing for: Currently trying to get attention or praise from other people.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- go: To attend or be at a place
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- part: Division of a book
- leg: Part of the body from the hips down
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- lucky: Fortunate; having good things happen by chance
- married: To become the husband or wife of someone
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- painting: A picture made with paint
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- truth: Real facts about something
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- surround: To be all the way around something
- retirement: Time later in life when you stop working
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- thesis: Long paper presenting original research and ideas
- punching: To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- artistic: Being able to paint, write music, etc.; creative
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- embracing: To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- pissing: To be angry
- bionic: Having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
- piss: To be angry
- default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
- limb: Leg, arm, branch or wing
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- serendipity: Good luck in making unexpected/fortunate discovery
- storyteller: Someone who tells stories
- titanium: Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
- superpower: State powerful enough to influence world events
- excite: To make something or someone become more active
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
- pissed: To be angry
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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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#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
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Ryan Chang posted on 2016/11/07Ever wonder how to balance big dreams with daily life? In this episode of #AskGaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk chats with Casey Neistat about college, focusing on goals, and the art of saying 'no' – perfect for picking up practical career guidance and advanced vocabulary!
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