Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- such as: For example; like
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- cross legged: In a position with the legs crossed.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in a flash: Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- meditate: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- conduct: Your behavior
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- regulate: To control something with rules or laws
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- embody: To make something into part of a body or system
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- holiness: State or quality of being holy
- buddhism: Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
- gamma: Third letter of the Greek alphabet
- meditator: Someone thinking in a deep quiet reflective manner
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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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Meditation and your brain: 6 Minute English
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Annie Huang posted on 2020/03/20Ever wondered if meditation can actually change your brain? This "6 Minute English" episode dives into the fascinating neuroscience behind meditation, exploring how practices like loving-kindness and breathing can boost neuroplasticity. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while learning practical tips for mental well-being!
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