Vocabulary
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- for instance: As an example.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at least: As a minimum
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- popped out: Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- seeing is believing: You need to see something before you believe it.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- stand out
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- up the wall: Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
- listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- next to: Being located along side another
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- regardless of
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- cue: Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- depth: Distance below a surface
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
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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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Perceiving is Believing - Crash Course Psychology #7
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Huang Shao Po posted on 2014/09/22Ever wondered why you see things the way you do? This Crash Course Psychology video dives into perception, exploring optical illusions and how your brain interprets the world, plus you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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