Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- one and the same: Exactly the same person or thing.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- such as: For example; like
- with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
- off the track: Away from the main subject or correct path.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- run down: To be in a bad condition
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- of sound mind: Having full mental capacity to make decisions.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- next to: Being located along side another
- under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
- lead to: To result in some action
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- choosing: To select; decide between several possibilities
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- white: Person's name
- toilet: Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- painter: Person who paints pieces of art; artist
- point: An item to be discussed
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- marry: To become the husband or wife of someone
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- truth: Real facts about something
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- murderer: Criminal who intentionally kills someone
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- acting: To behave in a certain way
- contractor: Business doing work for an amount of money
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- respect: To follow the established rules
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- agreement: Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
- motive: A reason for doing something
- distinction: Special quality that makes something different
- morality: Beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
- morally: According to ideas about right and wrong
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- sufficient: Having or providing enough when needed
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- veil: Covering of fine net to protect or hide the face
- constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- ignorance: Lack of information or knowledge about something
- inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
- stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
- empirical: Based on observation or experiment
- categorical: Being very clear and firm in manner
- misleading: To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
- autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
- hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
- evasion: Act of evading; trying to escape from something
- mislead: To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
- autonomously: Operating independently
- reciprocal: Equal and meeting the needs of both sides
- groundwork: Preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation
- homage: Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
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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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Michael Sandel:Justice What's The Right Thing To Do Episode 07 A LESSON IN LYING
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Chien-Lung posted on 2013/10/26Ever wondered if there's a universal rule against lying, even to save a life? Michael Sandel dives into Kant's fascinating ideas about the Categorical Imperative, using the famous 'murderer at the door' thought experiment to challenge your thinking. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and explore deep philosophical concepts in this engaging lecture!
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