Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • have to: Must do
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on the order of: Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • improve on: To make something better than it was before.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • change over: To switch from one thing to another.
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
  • spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • option: A choice
  • flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
  • evolve: To develop certain features
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
  • union: Act of joining two or more things into one
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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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    Mark Pagel - How language transformed humanity (subtitles 41 languages)

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    Ever wonder how language shaped us into who we are today? This fascinating lecture dives deep into language evolution, exploring how it fuels social learning and cumulative culture, and you'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of linguistics and cultural depth.

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