Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- turn off
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in terms of
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- at least: As a minimum
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- swear on: To make a solemn promise or oath, often invoking something sacred or important to emphasize sincerity.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- track pants: Loose, comfortable trousers worn for sports or leisure.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- gnaw at: To cause persistent distress or anxiety.
- pour in: To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
- haul around: To carry or transport something heavy or cumbersome.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- pen in: To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
- dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- full gear: All the necessary equipment for a particular activity.
- in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- heart race: A rapid heartbeat, often due to excitement, anxiety, or physical exertion.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- end up here: To arrive somewhere unexpectedly or without intending to.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- sports field: An outdoor area used for playing sports.
- out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- look back: To think about past events
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- deal with
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- sit down: To take a seat
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- at the moment: At this time; now
- join in
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- next to: Being located along side another
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- going on: To continue doing something
- fool around: To waste time by behaving in a silly way
- climb into: To get into or onto something by climbing.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- spouse: Someone's husband or wife
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- intention: Aim or purpose
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- hesitation: Indecision or unwillingness to do something
- crappy: Impolite term for not good, worthless
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- haul: To pull or drag something heavy (e.g. boat)
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- daydream: To wonder or imagine fantasies happening
- micro: A prefix meaning 'very small'
- online: Connected to the internet
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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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"FOLLOW your CURIOSITY!" - Mel Robbins's (@melrobbins) Top 10 Rules For Success
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盧信宏 posted on 2018/06/03Ever feel stuck or unsure how to start? Mel Robbins shares her top 10 rules for success, including the famous Five Second Rule, to help you take action and make decisions! You'll pick up practical tips for habit change and boost your confidence with advanced vocabulary and workplace scenarios.
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