Vocabulary
- in terms of
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- going on: To continue doing something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- failure rate: The percentage or proportion of something that fails.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- regardless of
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- snap at: To speak to someone in a sharp or angry way.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- across time: Throughout the duration of time; spanning different periods.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- next to: Being located along side another
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- for instance: As an example.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
- at least: As a minimum
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- lead to: To result in some action
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- on pins and needles: Feeling very anxious or nervous while waiting.
- for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
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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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Sticky Frames: Why Negatives Lodge in the Mind and What To Do About It
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Daniel Ngan posted on 2015/10/27Ever wonder why negative thoughts stick around? This fascinating panel discussion from UC Davis dives into the 'Sticky Frames' phenomenon and the negativity bias, showing you practical ways to retrain your thinking with gratitude. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and daily strategies that are useful both at work and in your personal life!
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