Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- writer: Professional who writes books, articles etc.
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- workable: (Plan or system) that can be used; practical
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- close: Almost; near
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- angry: Having a strong feeling of being upset
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- point: An item to be discussed
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- reader: Easy and simple book to teach people to read
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- persuade: To try to make someone to do, believe something
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- logical: Sensible; reasonable
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- compromise: To weaken your position or views
- summarize: To state the main or most important ideas
- readily: In a quick and easy manner
- thesis: Long paper presenting original research and ideas
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- logic: Proper, valid sensible reasoning
- empathize: To imagine or understand how others feel
- stance: A position or opinion stated in public
- declarative: Of or having the nature of a declaration
- victorious: Having won
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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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Traditional Vs Rogerian Argumentation Style
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阿多賓 posted on 2013/11/27Ever wondered how to win an argument without making enemies? This video breaks down the cool differences between traditional and Rogerian argumentation styles, showing you how to use empathy and clear communication to get your point across effectively. You'll pick up some awesome persuasive writing skills and advanced vocabulary perfect for the workplace!
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