Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- across time: Throughout the duration of time; spanning different periods.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- have to: Must do
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- in terms of
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- identical: The same in every way
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- static: Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
- entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
- embed: To place or set inside rock, etc.
- liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
- realization: Act of noticing something not noticed before
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- pea: Round green seed, several of which grow in a pod
- analogous: Similar and comparable to
- someplace: In or at or to some place
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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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Your brain’s hidden trick: the self | Annaka Harris
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/24Ever wondered if 'you' are really just your brain? This fascinating talk explores the illusion of self and free will, using insights from fMRI studies and meditators. You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms related to consciousness and neuroscience while diving deep into a mind-bending philosophical topic!
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