Vocabulary
- school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- regardless of
- branch out: To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- have to: Must do
- picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- at random
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- neutral: Something with pH value of 7
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- learning: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- stimulus: Something that causes a change
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- reinforcement: Act of strengthening or supporting an army
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
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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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How to Train a Brain - Crash Course Psychology #11
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/10/26Ever wondered why we do the things we do? This Crash Course video dives into the fascinating world of classical and operant conditioning, explaining how behaviorists like Pavlov and Skinner shaped our understanding of learning. You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural insight into psychology!
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