Vocabulary
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in terms of
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- hit back: To retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- look up to: To respect or admire someone
- take it out in: To release anger or frustration on someone or something else.
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- boys will be boys: An expression excusing typical male behavior, especially mischievous.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- go on: To continue doing something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- such an idiot: Expressing strong disapproval or frustration at someone's foolish action.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- express: To send something by fast mail
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- catalyst: Person/thing causing a change or event to happen
- fully: Completely or entirely
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- act: To behave in a certain way
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- resentful: Angry at unfair treatment
- coward: Someone too afraid to do what is right or needed
- masculinity: Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
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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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Lewis Howes: What Our Culture Gets Wrong About Masculinity
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Steven posted on 2017/11/13Ever wonder what our culture gets wrong about masculinity? Lewis Howes dives deep into emotional vulnerability and men's mental health in this insightful interview, perfect for picking up advanced vocabulary and understanding cultural depth. You'll gain practical knowledge and hear real-life examples that make complex ideas easy to grasp!
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