Vocabulary
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- off script: Not following a prepared script; speaking or acting spontaneously.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- retention: Act of holding something inside the body
- afford: To make available, to provide
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- gender: State of being male or female
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- leave: To go away from; depart
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- paycheck: Check issued in payment of wages or salary
- morale: the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time
- assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- land: Region or country
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
- suburban: Of residential areas outside a city
- liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
- maternity: For or relating to the time of having a baby
- parental: Concerning, or provided by, a parent
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- economically: In an efficient manner
- inaugural: Marking a beginning, e.g. of a new presidency
- workplace: Place where work is done
- parity: State of being equal in pay, rights, or power
- inconvenient: Causing difficulty, discomfort, or problems
- motherhood: Condition of being a female parent
- monsieur: (French) Mr; sir
- unpaid: Yet to be paid
- gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
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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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Anne Hathaway on International Women's Day
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Cyndi posted on 2018/01/24Ever wondered about paid parental leave and gender equality? Anne Hathaway shares a powerful personal story at the UN about why these issues matter, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! This is a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of workplace practicalities and cultural insights.
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