Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- go on: To continue doing something
- lead to: To result in some action
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- cosmic ray: A high-energy, subatomic particle originating from outer space.
- dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- look up to: To respect or admire someone
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- amount: Quantity of something
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- decade: Period of 10 years
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- radically: Completely or extremely
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- leave: To go away from; depart
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- important: Having power or authority
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- fertilizer: Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
- great: Very good; better than before
- quit: To leave a job
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
- ozone: Gas protecting the earth from the sun
- ray: Person's name
- communicator: Person expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings
- phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
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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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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/24Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a major science channel? This video dives into a personal announcement from a Veritasium contributor, sharing fascinating insights into science communication, AI safety, and the practicalities of launching a new channel. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of the science world!
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