Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- run deep: To be strongly felt or held; to be deeply rooted or ingrained.
- in the shoes of: Considering someone else's situation or feelings.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- for instance: As an example.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- crack on: To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
- between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in charge: To be responsible for
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- introvert: Person who does not like social contact
- trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
- amount: Quantity of something
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- solitude: State of preferring to be alone
- abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- value: Importance you attach to something
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- facilitate: To make an action or process easier
- minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
- flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
- role: Character played by an actor
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- conscientious: Careful to do things as you know you should do
- exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- catalyst: Person/thing causing a change or event to happen
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- empathize: To imagine or understand how others feel
- empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- gravitate: To move toward something due to an attraction
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- person: Man, woman or child
- considerate: Taking care not to offend or disturb someone else
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- deep: Complex and important
- abnormal: Not normal, not typical, not usual, not regular
- incline: To bend the head or body forward
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- ifs: Introducing conditions for some things to happen
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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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8 Signs You're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
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歐小拉 posted on 2020/06/02Ever wonder if you're *too* sensitive? This video dives into 8 fascinating signs that you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), exploring traits like deep thinking and emotional reactivity. You'll pick up practical insights and vocabulary to better understand yourself and others!
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