Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- instance: An example of something; case
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- bilingual: Being able to speak two languages well
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- fluently: In an able and easy manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- point: An item to be discussed
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- fill: To make something full
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- descriptive: Telling what something is like or looks like
- flexibility: The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
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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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How Bilingual Brains Perceive Time Differently
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Samuel posted on 2018/05/25Ever wondered if speaking multiple languages changes how you think about time? This fascinating video dives into a Swedish Spanish study showing how bilingual brains perceive time differently, offering a cool look at cognitive flexibility and linguistic relativity. You'll explore advanced vocabulary related to bilingualism and gain cultural depth by seeing how language shapes our perception of the world!
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