Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- at least: As a minimum
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- being bold: The act of being courageous and daring.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- shit on: To criticize or treat someone unfairly.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- susceptible: Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- visualize: To create a picture in your mind of something
- performance: Act of doing something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- fertile: (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- humility: Quality of not feeling better than others
- amateur: Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- entice: To attract someone by appealing to hope or desire
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- sprout: To grow, produce, or develop e.g. ideas
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- person: Man, woman or child
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- analytical: Thinking in a detailed and intelligent manner
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
- datum: Item of factual information
- seed: A person's children; offspring
- unknown: Not being known or famous
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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 Stupid People Think They're Smart [The Dunning-Kruger Effect]
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/02/01Ever wonder why some people are so sure they're right, even when they're not? This video dives into the fascinating Dunning-Kruger effect, explaining the psychology behind overconfidence and how it impacts our understanding. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to cognitive biases and metacognition that you can use in everyday conversations!
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