Vocabulary
- break up
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- at least: As a minimum
- keep tabs on: To monitor closely; keep under surveillance.
- have to: Must do
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- pile on: To add a large amount of something.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
- dedicate: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- pile: Large amount of something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- mature: Behaving like an adult
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- devote: To dedicate
- elicit: To get an answer or reaction from
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- important: Having power or authority
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
- fury: Rage; violent anger
- dissonance: Lack of harmony or agreement
- part: Division of a book
- incompatible: Not able to get on, be used together
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- hobby: Regular activity done in free time, for pleasure
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- intimately: Privately and personally
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- grieve: To feel great sadness, as when someone dies
- breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
- spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
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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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9 Tips to Get Over Your Ex
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jasmine posted on 2019/05/13Going through a breakup is tough, but this video offers 9 practical tips to help you heal and move forward! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to self-care and relationships, making it a fantastic way to boost your English while navigating a difficult time.
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