Vocabulary
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- have to: Must do
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
- at ease
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in another way: Using a different method or approach.
- run past: To tell someone about something to get their opinion.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- business: A company formed for making profit
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- talk: Style of speaking
- testing: To be given a medical examination
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- important: Having power or authority
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- please: To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- meeting: To provide something that is necessary
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- carefully: In a manner that involves focus and care
- point: An item to be discussed
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- sale: Event during which the prices of goods are reduced
- prepared: To make something ready for use
- friendly: Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- suggestion: Idea about what someone should do
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- greeting: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- proposal: Act of asking someone to marry you
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- agreement: Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
- respond: To answer something or someone
- proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- satisfactory: Good enough; acceptable
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- adviser: Someone giving advice in business, law etc.
- clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- concession: Special right granted, as by someone in authority
- exploratory: Examining in order to gain information
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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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The Business of English - Episode 12: Negotiating part 1
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Dada Lu posted on 2013/11/20Ready to master the art of negotiation? This episode dives into essential opening statements and how to make smart concessions, giving you the confidence to navigate business discussions like a pro! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical phrases perfect for any cross-cultural business setting.
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