Vocabulary
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- cast out: To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
- offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- extreme: Very great in degree
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- inherently: As an essential part of
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- proximity: State of being near or close to something
- peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
- vicinity: Surrounding or nearby region; proximity
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- absence: State of not being present, or not existing
- fundamentally: In a basic and important way
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- person: Man, woman or child
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
- intimately: Privately and personally
- idealistic: Wanting everything to be perfect or good
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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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Why We Feel Lonely and Odd
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Evangeline posted on 2021/03/27Ever feel like you're the only one who struggles with feeling lonely or like an impostor? This video dives into 'Psychological Asymmetry' and offers insights into self-perception and emotional intelligence, helping you understand these common feelings. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and explore complex sentence structures while gaining cultural depth!
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