Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- going on: To continue doing something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- at least: As a minimum
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- deal with
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- belly out: To fail to do something or back out, especially at the last moment.
- write down: To record in writing
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- got to: To arrive at some place
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- interact with
- drive at: To imply or suggest something indirectly.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
- at rest: Not moving or being used.
- act up: (Of a machine) to fail to work properly
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
- on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
- has its place: To be useful or important in a particular situation.
- compact enough: Sufficiently small or space-saving in size or dimensions.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- increased risk: A greater chance of something harmful or dangerous happening.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- no questions asked: Without asking for explanations or reasons.
- free sample: A small amount of a product given away to promote it.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- on medication: Taking medicine regularly for a health condition.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- chronic traumatic encephalopathy: A progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in individuals with a history of repetitive brain trauma.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- annual physical: A yearly medical examination to assess overall health.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- du jour: As made or served on a particular day; fashionable or popular at the moment.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
- under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- wipe the floor with: To defeat someone completely and easily in competition.
- from hell: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- next to: Being located along side another
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- underneath the hood: Refers to something hidden beneath the visible surface.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- broken people: People who are emotionally or psychologically damaged.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- mental: Concerning the mind
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- huge: Very very large
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- dairy: Concerning or made from milk
- illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- psychiatric: Concerning the treatment of the mind
- act: To behave in a certain way
- dose: An amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- gluten: Mix of sticky plant proteins found in wheat flour
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- negativity: Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
- vitamin: Health-giving substance needed for body function
- prevention: Act of stopping something bad from happening
- frontal: Belonging to the forward part
- saffron: Bright orange-red colored flower
- omega: Last letter in the greek alphabet
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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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The 11 Risk Factors That Are Destroying Your Brain - Dr Daniel Amen
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JJ posted on 2025/07/16Did you know that most psychiatric problems are actually brain health issues? Dr. Daniel Amen explains how understanding your brain's structure and function can revolutionize mental health treatment, moving it from a 'soft science' to a 'hard science.' You'll discover fascinating insights into brain health, learn why focusing on your brain's hardware is key to a better mind, and pick up practical phrases like 'automatic negative thoughts' and 'brain health initiative'!
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