Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- gender bias: Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's gender.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- off balance: In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- left out: To forget; omit
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- blurt out: To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- mental: Concerning the mind
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- symptom: Sign that suggests that there is a problem
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- consider: To think carefully about something
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- incompetent: Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
- identical: The same in every way
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- gender: State of being male or female
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- subconscious: Occurring in the mind without direct thinking
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- merit: To earn something, such as praise or a reward
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- hop: Dance party
- revolutionize: To completely change so that it is much better
- act: To behave in a certain way
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- perpetuate: To make something continue for a long time
- disproportionately: To too great a degree when compared to something
- socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- amuse: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
- lyrical: Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
- moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
- tilting: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- commonality: Sharing of common features
- coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
- teamwork: Cooperative work done by a team
- powerpoint: Software package to make presentations
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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】Body language and gender from a dancer's perspective | Natalia Khosla | TEDxYale
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Kit Yung posted on 2016/12/03Ever wondered how body language and gender stereotypes intersect, especially from a dancer's unique viewpoint? This fascinating TEDx talk dives deep into how our movements can reflect and reinforce societal expectations, offering insights that are super practical for understanding workplace dynamics and hiring bias. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a richer cultural understanding, all while enjoying a compelling personal perspective!
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