Vocabulary
- liven up: To make something more cheerful or exciting.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- back on to: To move backwards until reaching or touching something.
- fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
- break out
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- for instance: As an example.
- have to: Must do
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on command: Immediately when told to do something.
- side project: A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- deal with
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- contagious: Able to be passed on by touch
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- versatile: Having many uses or skills
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- silly: Careless
- enthusiastic: Excited and interested in something
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- bulk: Most of something; majority of
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- norm: Standard or regular way of doing something
- fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
- contradict: To say the opposite is so; say something different
- invariably: Each time without change; always
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- motivational: Concerning motivation
- charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- chronological: Placed in order of time, usually of events
- mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
- important: Having power or authority
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- audio: Concerning sound
- predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- part: Division of a book
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- woodwork: Work made of wood, e.g. moldings or furniture
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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 To NEVER Be Boring
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Helena posted on 2019/10/15Tired of awkward silences? This video is packed with practical tips on how to boost your charisma and become a more engaging storyteller, perfect for sparking lively conversations! You'll learn simple techniques to broaden your interests and keep any chat exciting, making every interaction a win.
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