Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- evaluate: To form an idea to judge something carefully
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- exhibit: Object put on public display, e.g. in a gallery
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- humility: Quality of not feeling better than others
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- sloppy: (Of people) Not clean or orderly; messy
- overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
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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
A2 Elementary
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羅世康 posted on 2018/12/31Ever wondered about the difference between being confident and just plain cocky? This animated video breaks it down with real-life examples, helping you build genuine confidence and understand emotional intelligence better. You'll pick up practical tips for social situations and learn how to admit mistakes gracefully!
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