Vocabulary
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- for instance: As an example.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- lose face: To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- write down: To record in writing
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- go on: To continue doing something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- turn on
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- contagious: Able to be passed on by touch
- instance: An example of something; case
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- temptation: Something making you want to do/have bad thing
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- initial: First letter of your given name
- consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
- willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- gratification: Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- previously: At an earlier time
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- public: Owned by the government
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- aversion: Strong feeling of dislike
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- quit: To leave a job
- betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
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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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How 2 Powerful Psychological Principles Will Help You Learn a Language
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nao posted on 2021/07/27Ever feel like your language learning efforts aren't sticking? This video reveals two powerful psychological tricks, like public commitment and loss aversion, that will supercharge your motivation and help you finally reach your goals! You'll pick up practical, daily strategies to stay consistent and make learning a language feel effortless.
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