Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- lead to: To result in some action
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- stop at nothing: To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in a manner: In a specific way or style.
- dawn on: If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- such as: For example; like
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- join in
- ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- sit down: To take a seat
- of theirs: Belonging to them; their possession or property.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- out of work
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- burn up: To consume all of something, e.g. fuel, energy
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- person: Man, woman or child
- long: Person's name
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- live: To be alive
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- level: Specific height of something
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- point: An item to be discussed
- collectively: By working together as a group
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- happen: To take place or occur
- sell: To exchange something for money
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- material: Cloth; fabric
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- butterfly: Insect with large and colorful wings
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- genetically: Caused or controlled, or by genes
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- identical: The same in every way
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- separation: A line that separates; a point of parting; a gap
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- civilization: A highly developed society
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- caterpillar: Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
- organism: Living thing, often one that is small
- ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
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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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Crossroads: Labor Pains of a New Worldview | FULL MOVIE
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VoiceTube posted on 2014/03/19Ever wonder how our collective beliefs shape the world? This fascinating video dives into systems thinking and global risks, exploring famous social experiments like the Asch and Stanford Prison studies to show how easily ideas can spread. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of complex sentence structures while exploring humanity's crossroads!
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