Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- back then: At that time in the past.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- at least: As a minimum
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- due to: Because of; owing to
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- going on: To continue doing something
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- whopping: (Informal) huge; very big
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- gratification: Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
- due: When something is required or expected
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
- impress: To make an emotional impact upon
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- hydrogen: Lightest of all chemical elements
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- person: Man, woman or child
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- kindergarten: School or class for children between four and six
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- scholarship: Work of learning, studying, acquiring knowledge
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- applicant: Someone formally expressing interest e.g. in a job
- atomic: Concerning atoms
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- disconnect: To separate something from something else
- unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
- berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2025/03/08Can you imagine teaching university physics at just 11 years old? Dive into the incredible story of the world's youngest professor, who shares her journey from a small NYC apartment to lecturing at NYU! You'll be inspired and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way.
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