Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- due to: Because of; owing to
- push out: To prevent others from competing, e.g. in business
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- got to: To arrive at some place
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- check out
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- favor: Support or approval from people
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- physician: A medical doctor
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- pat: Person's name
- lucid: Very clear; really easy to understand
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- slot: A long narrow opening to put a coin, etc. in
- practitioner: A person working in a profession, such as medicine
- negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
- magnesium: Silver, white metal burning with a white flame
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- dolphin: Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
- diabetic: Concerning diabetes; suffering from diabetes
- unconsciousness: Being asleep
- neurologist: Doctor specializing in the nervous system
- bedtime: Time you go to bed
- thoughtfully: In a careful or considerate manner
- meditative: Thinking in a quiet reflective manner
- zooming: To move along or go somewhere very quickly
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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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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I like sleep, why do I FIGHT going to bed? A sleep doctor answers your questions!
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Peter Chen posted on 2025/06/04Ever wonder why you fight sleep even when you love it? A real sleep doctor is here to answer all your burning questions about sleep hygiene, nighttime anxiety, and even sleep procrastination! You'll pick up practical tips and learn advanced vocabulary that you can use every single day.
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