Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- start over: To begin again.
- fill out: To become fatter
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
- set up
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- extreme: Very great in degree
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- inherently: As an essential part of
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- adequate: Enough; good enough for what is needed
- accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
- strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- mundane: Being ordinary and therefore boring
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- address: Exact street location of a place
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
- rewind: To make something go backwards
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- devote: To dedicate
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
- domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- stagnant: Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fill: To make something full
- complacent: Unconcerned, self-satisfied
- shitty: Very bad
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- checkout: Counter in a supermarket where you pay for goods
- dissertation: An in-depth paper submitted for a higher degree
- muffle: To make a sound less loud or clear, as by covering
- magnum: Extra large bottle for champagne, etc.
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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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Self Acceptance vs Self Improvement
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minicat posted on 2018/08/06Ever feel like you're constantly chasing self-improvement? This video offers a fresh perspective on finding balance between self-acceptance and growth, with relatable insights from Anna Akana. You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday conversations and gain a deeper understanding of cultural nuances around personal development!
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