Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- going on: To continue doing something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- check out
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- shed: Small building used for storage
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- alleviate: To lessen the severity of something
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- hippocampus: A part of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is important for memory
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- identical: The same in every way
- serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and emotional well-being; often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone.
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- likelihood: Chance that something might happen
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- neurotransmitter: Chemical released by nerves that boost signals within the body
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- audio: Concerning sound
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- prescribe: (Of doctors) to say what medicine should be taken
- person: Man, woman or child
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- bipolar: (Disorder) exhibiting extremes of behavior
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- utmost: Greatest possible
- asap: Shortened form of 'As soon as possible'
- laurel: Common garden evergreen shrub
- downloadable: That can be transferred, usually from the internet
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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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Ashley Chen posted on 2020/12/14Ever wondered what's *really* going on in the brain with depression? This video dives into the fascinating neuroscience, exploring topics like neurogenesis and hippocampal atrophy, and even debunks the serotonin myth! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while learning about the complex biological and genetic factors involved.
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