Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- such as: For example; like
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- by means of: Using; with the help of.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- as a rule: Generally; usually
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at the moment: At this time; now
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- come away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- blurt out: To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- consist of
- in succession: Following one after the other without interruption.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- in evidence: Easily seen; apparent or obvious.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- irregular verbs: Verbs that do not form their past tense or past participle by adding -ed.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- come through with: To provide something that is needed or expected.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- carry over: Accounts to move an entry to later column
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- go past: To move beyond a particular place or point.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- block off: To prevent access to an area or road.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- pass over: To cross or bypass
- increased risk: A greater chance of something harmful or dangerous happening.
- interact with
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- scream for: To loudly demand or request something.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
- long: Person's name
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- call: A order or request for action
- memorize: To study something so that you remember it
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- repeat: Action that is done again
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- consonant: Music (of a note) in harmony
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- consist: To have as an essential, necessary or main part
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- mental: Concerning the mind
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- dependent: Someone who relies on (financial) support
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- understanding: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- input: Advice or ideas that someone provides
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
- incapable: Not capable or able to do something
- acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
- linguistic: Of or relating to language
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- convey: To carry or transport something
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- infinite: Being very large in amount
- hypothesis: A theory trying to explain something
- unconsciously: Without thinking; not deliberately
- comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
- instinctive: Created or done through intuition, not thought
- prescriptive: Determining or ordering rules or laws
- choke: To cause someone not to breathe
- linguist: Person who speaks several languages
- syntax: Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
- cavity: Hole or empty space, especially in a tooth
- workin: To make an effort to do something
- fuzzy: Covered with fur or short hair
- vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
- breaker: Device that switches electricity on or off
- larynx: Hollow organ in throat containing the vocal chords
- ed: Shortened form of 'editor'
- resonant: Strong and deep in tone
- tract: A system of body parts or organs that has a particular function (e.g., digestive tract).
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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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Steven Pinker: Linguistics as a Window to Understanding the Brain
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kleeff posted on 2013/12/28Ever wondered how language shapes our brains? Dive into Steven Pinker's fascinating lecture where you'll explore psycholinguistics and universal grammar, picking up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures along the way! This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of language evolution and cognitive science.
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