Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- in terms of
- at least: As a minimum
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- feed on: To eat a particular food.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- evolve: To develop certain features
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- prey: To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- algae: Green organisms that live in still water
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- division: How many times a number is contained in another
- juvenile: Concerning young people or children
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- piece: A counter in a board game
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- tide: Way opinions or events are developing or changing
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- sting: To be aroused to anger or action
- part: Division of a book
- continuously: Without stops, breaks, or an end
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
- molecular: About or caused by molecules
- scuba: Equipment which allows you to breath underwater
- octopus: Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
- curator: Person who is in charge of objects for exhibition
- cryptic: Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
- slug: To punch or hit with a closed fist
- jellyfish: Soft-bodied sea animal, as with stinging tentacles
- hare: Fast animal similar to a rabbit but larger
- invertebrate: Creature without a backbone, e.g. crabs or worms
- fingernail: Nail at the end of a finger
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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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What the Heck Is a Nudibranch? with Marine Biologist Jessica Goodheart
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Wenwen Chang posted on 2025/05/04Ever wondered about those dazzling sea slugs called nudibranchs? Marine biologist Jessica Goodheart dives into their amazing world, from their incredible chemical defenses to their life in tide pools. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary related to marine biodiversity and invertebrate zoology that's perfect for expanding your English!
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