Vocabulary
- for instance: As an example.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- such as: For example; like
- computer program
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in terms of
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- on the market: Available for sale.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- fill out: To become fatter
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- ask over: To invite someone to come to one's home socially.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- going on: To continue doing something
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- log into: To enter credentials to access a computer system or website.
- at random
- go on: To continue doing something
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- million pieces: A very large number of individual items or components.
- in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- four wheels: A vehicle with four wheels.
- to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- around the way: In the nearby area or local neighborhood.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- instance: An example of something; case
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
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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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wmh posted on 2014/05/28Ever wondered how websites tell humans and bots apart? Dive into the fascinating world of human computation and discover how games like the ESP Game are used to label images and create CAPTCHAs! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to computer science and learn about these clever 'games with a purpose'.
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