Vocabulary
- sit down: To take a seat
- write down: To record in writing
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
- read over: To review or examine something carefully.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- at least: As a minimum
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- run down: To be in a bad condition
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- check out
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- prioritize: To rank things in importance
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- impair: To damage or weaken something
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- arousal: Being woken up from sleep; sexual excitement
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- performance: Act of doing something
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- diploma: Document certifying graduation
- deep: Complex and important
- pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- ace: Highest value card in a game of cards
- fathom: 1.8m unit of length to measure the depth of water
- invert: To turn the order of things backwards
- outdoors: Outside a building; in the open air
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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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Tips for Managing School Stress - ft. Study With Jess
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廖茱廷 posted on 2016/11/21Feeling overwhelmed by school stress and exam anxiety? This video with Study With Jess breaks down how to manage it all, sharing practical study tips and techniques like deep breathing and positive self-talk. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn daily strategies to stay calm and focused!
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