Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- got to: To arrive at some place
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go on: To continue doing something
- deal with
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- add on: To attach or include something extra.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at least: As a minimum
- back then: At that time in the past.
- fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- going on: To continue doing something
- in terms of
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- give and take
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- last straw: The final problem in a series of problems that causes someone to lose patience or give up.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- engage with it: To interact with something or someone in a meaningful way.
- lead to: To result in some action
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- over the moon
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- persevere through: To continue or persist in something despite difficulties or obstacles.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- narrative: The telling of a story
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- huge: Very very large
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- important: Having power or authority
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- cringe: To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
- introspection: Thinking deeply within yourself, about yourself
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- persuasive: Able to convince others to do or believe something
- discourse: The study of how we write and speak
- monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
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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 Nerdwriter on Cultivating a Powerful Worldview | Evan Puschak on Impact Theory
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鄭小鬼 posted on 2017/06/20Ever wondered how to build a stronger worldview and master creative thinking? This interview with Nerdwriter1 on Impact Theory dives deep into cultural criticism and creative mastery, offering insights that will boost your knowledge and vocabulary. You'll pick up advanced terms and learn practical ways to think more deeply about the world around you!
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