Vocabulary
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- lead to: To result in some action
- such as: For example; like
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- check out
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- susceptible: Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- imitate: To act, speak like someone or something else
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- manifest: List of cargo on a ship
- respiratory: (Medical) concerning breathing
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- household: Being in everyday use; common
- examine: (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
- divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
- likelihood: Chance that something might happen
- loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- sneaky: Deceptive and underhand
- competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
- nostalgic: Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
- commute: To lessen or shorten a prison sentence
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- toddler: Young child learning to walk
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
- harmful: Likely to cause damage or injury
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- cringe: To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
- hinder: To make something slow or difficult
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- close: Almost; near
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- television: Device that broadcasts programs, movies or show
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- spank: Hitting someone on the buttocks as punishment
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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 Ways Your Childhood Affects Your Lifestyle
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Angel Hsu posted on 2019/10/18Ever wonder why you react to things the way you do? This video dives into 8 fascinating ways your childhood experiences shape your adult lifestyle, from your romantic expectations to your mental health! You'll pick up useful vocabulary related to psychology and personal growth while exploring these relatable connections.
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