Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- at least: As a minimum
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- go away: To go on vacation
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- have to: Must do
- in the refrigerator: Located inside a refrigerator to preserve or chill.
- in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
- mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- predominantly: Mainly; in a way that indicates a greater degree
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- neural: About the nerves or nervous system
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- performance: Act of doing something
- characteristic: Typical or distinctive
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- steer: A cow
- lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- anatomy: Scientific study of the structure of (human) body
- intrinsic: Being naturally and always a part of something
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- reliable: Being likely to be true; believable
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- grit: Strong determination
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- physiological: Of or relating to functions of the body
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- amplify: To increase the effect of something
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
- exponential: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- exponentially: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- neuroscience: Scientific study of the nervous system
- great: Very good; better than before
- override: To make (rule or law) not be valid anymore
- circuitry: Electronic equipment consisting of switches
- extrinsic: Not forming an internal part; outside; outer
- waistline: Narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- mag: Shortened form of 'magazine' (publication)
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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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How to train your nervous system for optimal performance | Steven Kotler
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/09/25Ever wondered how to unlock peak performance? This video dives into the fascinating neurobiology behind achieving a 'flow state,' packed with advanced vocabulary you can use to talk about cognitive performance. You'll pick up key terms related to brain networks and evidence-based neuroscience that will seriously boost your English!
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