Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- information technology: The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- look back: To think about past events
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- edit in: To add or insert text or material during editing.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- fall in line: To conform; to agree with or support a particular set of ideas or people.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- genetic information: Hereditary information encoded in the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of an organism.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- tie into: To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
- have to: Must do
- shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- going on: To continue doing something
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- love: Person's name
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
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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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Jason Silva & Marie Forleo on Idea Sex, Technology & The Future
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/09/05Ever wondered what happens when brilliant minds like Jason Silva and Marie Forleo collide? Dive into a fascinating discussion on 'idea sex,' technology, and the future, and you'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary along the way! This is a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of futurism and creativity.
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