Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- flaw in: A defect or imperfection in something.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- simultaneously: At the same time; all together
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- due: When something is required or expected
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- civilization: A highly developed society
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- trajectory: The path followed by a flying object
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- point: An item to be discussed
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- improvement: Addition or change that makes something better
- cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
- simulation: A copying method to study the real world
- augment: To make something larger, stronger, more effective
- indistinguishable: Exactly alike; not able to be seen as different
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- tub: Another word for a bath
- advancement: Progress made in a field of knowledge
- reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
- sufficiently: To a degree great enough to do something
- pong: To smell badly
- sexiest: Being the most sexy
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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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Is life a video game? | Elon Musk | Code Conference 2016
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Elon Musk posted on 2026/02/09Ever wondered if life is just a giant video game? Elon Musk dives into the simulation hypothesis in this super interesting chat, even referencing the classic game Pong! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary and get a fun look at big ideas, all in a casual conversation style.
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