Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
- come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- aside from
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- harness: To capture the power of something
- adolescence: Developmental period typically in the teen years
- reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
- equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- surplus: More than is needed or wanted
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- assign: To give someone a particular job to do
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
- daily: Happening every day
- anthropologist: Person who studies human origins and development
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- adulthood: Time of life when a person is fully grown
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- trek: Slow or difficult journey
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- sedan: A large four-door car
- segue: Linking to another topic or part in a smooth way
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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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Why Imagination Is So Important
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彭彥婷 posted on 2022/02/24Ever wonder how humans became so creative? This video dives into the fascinating evolution of imagination, exploring concepts like Theory of Mind and cognitive fluidity with fun examples from Star Trek! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while learning why our ability to imagine is so crucial.
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