Hilary Swank Made a Clothing Line to Empower Women Flashcards
Nurturer
noun
Someone who offers food, protection, support, etc.
* She is a wonderful nurturer to all her children
* He is a nurturer to everyone in his team.
Underlying purpose
noun
The reason behind something
* The underlying purpose of this meeting is for everyone to get on the same page.
* We should not forget the underlying purpose of our mission.
Personal mission statement
noun
Your purpose, direction and what matters to you
* He was able to define his personal mission statement clearly.
* My personal mission statement is based on many years of experience.
One’s fullest purpose
noun
The achievement of your own personal goals
* She was able to reach her fullest purpose outside her home country.
* He is trying to help his children reach their fullest purpose.
Plaster
verb
To cover a surface with something else
* They have plastered their building with their brand name.
* We decided not to plaster this tagline on all our advertisements.
To define oneself
verbal phrase
To know who you are, what you believe in, etc.
* You need to define yourself first before you can move ahead.
* He is still young and not able to define himself yet.
Prep
noun
Preparation
* We need to do some prep before the presentation tomorrow.
* I think she’s finished doing all her prep for the day.
A sense of accomplishment
noun
A proud feeling of having completed something difficult
* He had a great sense of accomplishment at the end of the year.
* I had no sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.
Not take … lightly
phrasal verb
To be serious about something
* I’ve been promoted so I don’t take my new position lightly.
* She’s not taking her new role as a mother lightly.
“By nature”
phrase
Certain behaviors or characteristics occurring naturally in someone
* Scientists are curious by nature, always seeking answers.
* Artists are often imaginative by nature.
Encourage (someone)
verb
To support or motivate someone by boosting their confidence
* She encouraged him to pursue his dreams despite the challenges.
* Parents should encourage their children to explore new hobbies.
Step into (something)
phrasal verb
To take on a role or responsibility that is new from what someone is used to
* She stepped into the role of manager when her boss retired.
* After graduating, she stepped into the world of finance.
The beauty (of something)
noun
The most appealing or advantageous aspect of something
* The beauty of working remotely is the flexibility to set your own schedule.
* The beauty of learning a new language is that it opens up a whole new world of communication.
On set
phrase
To be on the location of filming something
* The actors were on set early to prepare for the day’s scenes.
* The director spent hours on set ensuring every detail was perfect.
Reach out to someone
phrasal verb
To make an effort to connect or engage with someone in a meaningful way
* She decided to reach out to her old friend to see how they were doing.
* The company reached out to customers for feedback on their new product.
