Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- slack off: To reduce the amount of effort one puts into something.
- wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- rub up against: To press or be pressed against someone or something while moving.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- ahead of the game: Being well prepared or in an advantageous position.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- deal with
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- valuable: Being useful or important
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- handful: an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
- concerned: To be about a particular topic
- piece: A counter in a board game
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- starve: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
- fully: Completely or entirely
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- slack: Condition of being looser or not tight
- great: Very good; better than before
- guru: An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- practicality: State of being useful or realistically possible
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- trustee: Person legally holding property for another
- petting: To gently touch an animal or person; stroke
- swat: To hit, slap, or smack, e.g. so as to kill a fly
- vanguard: Group who are the leaders in an action or movement
- scaffolding: To build on previous information or knowledge
- madman: Insane person; person you think is stupid or wrong
- transcendental: (Of an experience) very influential; exceptional
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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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Theresa posted on 2017/03/14Ever wondered what Jim Carrey would say at a graduation? This commencement address from Maharishi University is packed with inspirational advice on choosing love over fear and finding your path, perfect for boosting your personal growth! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights while enjoying a truly memorable speech.
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