Vocabulary
- tv show: A television program.
- geek out: To talk about or do something with great enthusiasm because you are very interested in it.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- make contact with: To initiate communication with someone.
- at least: As a minimum
- die off: To decrease in number so few or none are left
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- such as: For example; like
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- check out
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- annoying: To make someone angry
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
- mentally: With or in the mind and thoughts
- kidney: Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- click: To work well with someone or something
- ingest: To eat, drink, or swallow something
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- mammal: Animal which drinks milk from its mother
- carpenter: Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- noggin: A human head
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- harmful: Likely to cause damage or injury
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
- fungus: Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
- browse: To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- preliminary: Happening or necessary before a thing happens
- burn: To destroy with fire
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- effectiveness: Degree of how well something works or is done
- zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
- caterpillar: Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
- animator: The technician who produces animated cartoons
- parasitic: Living on larger plant/animal and dependent on it
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- lookout: Person who keeps watch, e.g. for an enemy
- geek: Socially awkward person, who knows about computers
- whatnot: Miscellaneous curios
- buff: Person who knows a great deal about a topic
- moth: Insect with large wings that flies around at night
- segue: Linking to another topic or part in a smooth way
- chrome: Shiny metal often found on car bumpers
- genus: Category of particular animal or plant species
- behead: To execute by cutting off the head
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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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The Real Zombie Fungus from The Last of Us Explained
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/02Ever wondered if the mind-controlling fungus from 'The Last of Us' is real? This video dives into the fascinating science behind the parasitic Cordyceps fungus, explaining how it infects insects and controls their bodies without actually reaching the brain! You'll learn cool terms like 'parasitic' and 'spores' while discovering the surprising truth about this creepy-cool natural phenomenon.
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