Vocabulary
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- lead to: To result in some action
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- wear out
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- filter out: To remove or separate something unwanted from a liquid or gas using a filter; to remove or ignore something unwanted from a group or collection.
- around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- turn into: To change to become something else
- on balance
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- feed on: To eat a particular food.
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- deal with
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- dry skin: A skin condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin, often causing itching, scaling, and cracking.
- mental fog: A state of reduced cognitive function, making thinking and concentration difficult.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- flush out: To force someone or something out of a hiding place.
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- metabolism: Chemical processes to convert food to energy
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- strength: Condition of being strong
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- excessive: Beyond what is usual or proper
- inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- glucose: Natural type of sugar found in fruits and plants
- digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
- nutrient: A chemical living things needs to be healthy
- digestion: Process of changing eaten food for use in the body
- metabolic: Concerning the body's metabolism
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and emotional well-being; often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone.
- performance: Act of doing something
- intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
- intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- ironically: Contrary to plan or expectation
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- urine: Yellow liquid waste from the body
- subtly: In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- supplement: Added extra to support or make something complete
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- dehydration: The state of not having enough water
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- absorption: Process of being absorbed e.g. liquid, attention
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- nitrogen: A colorless chemical element without a smell
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- microbiome: the microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that exist in a particular environment or in the human body
- amino: Of some substances that form proteins
- neutralize: To remove or take away a threat
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
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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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This Is What Happens When You Eat Too Much Protein (Science Explained)
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Ellie Carl posted on 2025/12/06Ever wondered what happens when you go overboard with protein? This video dives into the science behind it, explaining everything from nitrogen balance to potential dehydration risks and hidden symptoms you might not know about. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and practical knowledge about your body's limits!
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