Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- deal with
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- next to: Being located along side another
- bag on: To criticize someone, often unfairly or excessively.
- beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
- at least: As a minimum
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
- white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- reach for the stars: To aim for very high or ambitious goals.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- slip out: To leave a place quietly or secretly, so that no one notices you.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- tough out: To endure a period of hardship or difficulty.
- drug cartels: Criminal organizations that control drug trafficking operations.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- go on: To continue doing something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
- bound with: Tied or fastened with a rope, cord, or other material.
- perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
- address: Exact street location of a place
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- job: Something that must be done
- great: Very good; better than before
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- diploma: Document certifying graduation
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- special: Being additional or extra
- leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- call: A order or request for action
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- graduation: Getting your academic degree or certificate
- cable: To transmit a message over a wire
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- honorary: (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- trunk: Long nose of an elephant
- campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- commencement: Time at which something begins
- profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- grim: Being very serious or determined
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
- orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
- grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- thong: Leather strip
- mule: Animal breed combining a horse and a donkey
- motel: Drive-in hotel which provides lodging and parking
- motto: Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
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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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Conan O'Brien Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Address
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Chun Hong Lin posted on 2013/12/04Ever wondered what hilarious advice Conan O'Brien would give to graduates? This commencement address from Dartmouth 2011 is packed with his signature humor and surprisingly practical tips on career reinvention. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and get a great dose of cultural insight while laughing along!
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