Vocabulary
- at rest: Not moving or being used.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- have to: Must do
- from birth: Since the time someone was born
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- mental: Concerning the mind
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- dementia: Illness characterized by loss of memory
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- neural: About the nerves or nervous system
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- bilingual: Being able to speak two languages well
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- modify: To make minor change to something
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- onset: When something, e.g. an illness, starts; beginning
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- confirmation: Approval or check of something
- rationally: In a carefully considered manner
- connectivity: Degree to which computer system has connections
- scanner: Machine that copies, reads, or records data
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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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Is being bilingual good for you brain? | BBC Ideas
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/06/08Ever wondered if speaking more than one language actually makes your brain stronger? This fascinating BBC Ideas video dives into how bilingualism can boost your cognitive reserve and even delay dementia, using insights from studies like the 2007 Toronto study. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to brain connectivity and cognitive function, making it a fantastic watch for parents and older adults alike!
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