Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- at least: As a minimum
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- have to: Must do
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- going on: To continue doing something
- improve on: To make something better than it was before.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- under the umbrella: In a position covered and sheltered by an umbrella.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- got to: To arrive at some place
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- bring back: To cause to remember
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- turn off
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- at random
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- deal with
- sign me up: To enlist; enroll; register
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- tone down: To make something less forceful, intense, or extreme.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- mental: Concerning the mind
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- analogy: Comparison of things based on their similarity
- unconsciously: Without thinking; not deliberately
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- amygdala: Almond-shaped structure in the brain's anterior
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- existential: Philosophy concerning existence
- tan: A light brown color
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
- navy: Very dark shade of blue
- parable: Short story, usually with a moral lesson
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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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Chade-Meng Tan: "Search Inside Yourself", Authors at Google
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departure46 posted on 2014/01/17Ever wondered how to boost your emotional intelligence and attention at work? This talk from Google's "Search Inside Yourself" program dives into practical mindfulness techniques and loving-kindness practices that are super useful for daily life and leadership. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn simple, practical ways to improve your focus and well-being!
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