Vocabulary
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- person: Man, woman or child
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- job: Something that must be done
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- talk: Style of speaking
- sit: To take an exam
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- long: Person's name
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- live: To be alive
- nursing: To care for and look after someone who is sick
- dirty: Not clean
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- happen: To take place or occur
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- point: An item to be discussed
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- respected: To follow the established rules
- employment: The state of being in work or having a job
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- workplace: Place where work is done
- supervisor: Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
- harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
- legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
- ignorance: Lack of information or knowledge about something
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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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Standing up to workplace bullying
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/11/03Ever wondered how to stand up to workplace bullying? This powerful personal testimony from a nurse dives deep into toxic leadership and the courage it takes to speak out, even when it feels impossible. You'll pick up practical workplace language and gain insights into moral courage, all while improving your understanding of advanced vocabulary related to workplace rights and healthcare.
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