Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- tell it like it is: To speak very honestly and directly.
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
- deal with
- go on: To continue doing something
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
- navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- silly: Careless
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- paradigm: A set of ideas for understanding or explaining
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- tiny: Very, very small
- essence: Most important part or quality of something
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- grasp: Person's control over something
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- contradict: To say the opposite is so; say something different
- incompetent: Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
- cynical: Always believing that bad things are the reasons
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- ambiguity: State of being confusing, uncertain or unclear
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- exponentially: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- great: Very good; better than before
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- diagram: A drawing intended to explain how something works
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- intersect: To divide something by crossing it
- zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
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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 Nature of Human Stupidity
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/02/06Ever wonder why smart people make silly mistakes? This video dives into overconfidence and decision-making, exploring fascinating concepts like 'Negative Capability' and Thucydides' insights. You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and gain a deeper cultural understanding!
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