Vocabulary
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- at least: As a minimum
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- above average
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- even out: To become level or uniform.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- stay together: To remain in a relationship or partnership.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
- mix up: To put various things together so they become one
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- change over: To switch from one thing to another.
- a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- go below: To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
- flaw in: A defect or imperfection in something.
- wash away: To remove something by the action of water.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- fall into place: To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- look back: To think about past events
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- fraction: Small part of something
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- identical: The same in every way
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- option: A choice
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
- extinct: (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left
- frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- deceive: To make someone believe something that is not true
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- hindsight: Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
- puddle: Small pool of water or liquid on the ground
- reproduce: To make a copy of something
- simulation: A copying method to study the real world
- gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
- descent: Movement downward; movement toward something bad
- altruistic: Selfless concern for the well-being of others
- blob: Object that does not have a regular shape
- inclusive: Covering or including everything
- altruism: Selfless concern for the well-being of others
- cowardly: Being fearful and unable to do something right
- calculation: Process or result of using mathematics
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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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Simulating the Evolution of Sacrificing for Family
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Yuxixi posted on 2025/11/19Ever wondered why animals sacrifice themselves for family? This video dives into the fascinating science behind kin selection and Hamilton's rule, using cool evolutionary simulations to explain how genes 'gamble' for survival! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary like 'inclusive fitness' and 'genetic relatedness' while exploring this complex topic.
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