Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- deal with
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- going on: To continue doing something
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in terms of
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- turn the tables: To reverse a situation, gaining an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- at least: As a minimum
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- name names: To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- set up
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
- on time
- next to: Being located along side another
- in bad taste: Offensive or inappropriate according to social norms.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- digital media: Electronic devices and media platforms used to create, distribute, and consume content.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- out of work
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
- out of sight, out of mind: People forget things or people when not seen regularly.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- put it together: To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in one sitting: All at one time; without interruption.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- leave out: To forget; omit
- left out: To forget; omit
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- book into: To arrange to stay at a hotel by registering upon arrival.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
- true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- bring together: To cause people to be friendly or to work well with each other.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- push the envelope: To go beyond the limits of what is normally done; to innovate.
- work out
- to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- acid test: A decisive test that proves the quality or truth of something.
- start over: To begin again.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- check out
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
- grow on: To cause someone to begin to like
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- out of the picture: No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- computing: To find out by calculating or estimating
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
- read: Person's name
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- part: Division of a book
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- net: Remaining amount after something is taken away
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- history: Established pattern or record
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- call: A order or request for action
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- point: An item to be discussed
- team: Group of people working on a task together
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- packet: Small, thin container that holds something
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- role: Character played by an actor
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- visionary: Thinking about the future in an imaginative way
- conceptual: Including concepts or the forming of concepts
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- host: Mass; a great number
- graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- collaborative: Working with others to complete a task
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- leap: To enter or start something eagerly
- notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- semiconductor: Silicon chip used in computers
- protocol: Written agreement between countries
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- transistor: Part controlling the electricity inside devices
- homogeneous: Being all of the same type
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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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Walter Isaacson: "The Innovators" | Talks at Google
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ernest posted on 2015/08/22Ever wondered who *really* invented the internet? Dive into the fascinating history of collaborative innovation with Walter Isaacson as he discusses "The Innovators," covering everything from ARPANET to Ada Lovelace. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of how groundbreaking ideas come to life!
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