Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in terms of
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
- have to: Must do
- such as: For example; like
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- slightly: Only a little
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- prejudice: Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
- neuron: A nerve cell
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- click: To work well with someone or something
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- fictional: Including people and events that are not real
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- surrogate: Person appointed in the place of another
- buffer: Data in computer memory allowing fast access
- proverb: A saying that gives advice
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- playground: Outdoor area for children to play in
- stagger: To greatly surprise someone
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- unlock: To use a key or code to open something
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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 stories shape our minds | The science of storytelling | BBC Ideas
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Summer posted on 2025/09/21Ever wonder why stories are so captivating? This video dives into the fascinating science behind storytelling, exploring how narratives shape our minds and even influence our behavior. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while learning about the psychology of reading and empathy!
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