Vocabulary
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- have to: Must do
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- at least: As a minimum
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- set up
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the market: Available for sale.
- tell it like it is: To speak very honestly and directly.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- misconception: Wrong or misunderstood idea
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- leave: To go away from; depart
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- hydrogen: Lightest of all chemical elements
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- smoothie: Someone who polite and confident, but in a insincere way
- nitrogen: A colorless chemical element without a smell
- whack: To hit someone or something with great force
- transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
- sage: Someone who is very wise
- bacterium: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- statistical: Concerning the math of data
- datum: Item of factual information
- astronomer: Scientist studying stars and other bodies in space
- hypothetically: In a hypothetical way; as an example
- experimentation: Act of making and performing experiments or tests
- sulfur: Smelly yellow chemical often found near volcanoes
- microorganism: Extremely small living thing that cannot be seen
- outset: Beginning or start of something
- partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
- phosphorus: Yellow chemical that burns in contact with the air
- arsenic: Strong poison used as insecticide, etc.
- banger: Old car
- rerun: To broadcast a TV program again
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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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Peer Review and the Quest for Truth: Crash Course Scientific Thinking #4
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/17Ever wondered how scientists *really* figure things out? This Crash Course episode dives into the fascinating world of peer review and reproducibility, showing you how science self-corrects and why it's so crucial for finding the truth. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to scientific thinking and communication along the way!
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