Vocabulary
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- decade: Period of 10 years
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- paralysis: Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- great: Very good; better than before
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- inquiry: Process of seeking information
- paste: To move computer data from one page to another
- fiasco: An event that goes wrong in an embarrassing way
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- restraint: Device that prevents physical movement
- customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- iteration: Single execution of a repeated set of instructions
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- calculator: A small electronic device used for calculation
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- ultimatum: Final demand or proposition
- redesign: To change the design or style of 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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Why The iPad Doesn't Have A Calculator
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Elise Chuang posted on 2021/05/14Ever wondered why the iPad launched without a calculator app? Dive into the fascinating history of Apple's design philosophy and learn about the quirky decisions behind iOS with this engaging tech explainer! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain insights into cultural depth in tech.
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