Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- set up
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- like a million dollars: To feel or look exceptionally good or healthy.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- bear with me: Be patient with me.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
- rational: Able to think clearly
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- factor: Something that influences a result
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- utility: Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- defect: Fault in someone or something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
- act: To behave in a certain way
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- paradoxical: Seemingly contradictory but possibly true
- cooperate: To work together with, to assist someone
- predictor: Thing showing likelihood of something happening
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- setup: Way something is organized or arranged
- calculation: Process or result of using mathematics
- retard: To cause to move or proceed slowly
- rationality: Being able to think clearly
- boxer: Someone who fights with his fists for sport
- libertarian: Person who believes in low government interference
- supercomputer: Very powerful computer
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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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Destiny & MrMouton Attempt to Solve Veritasium's Weird Puzzle
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/10Ever wondered how you'd tackle a mind-bending puzzle like Newcomb's Paradox? Destiny and MrMouton dive deep into decision theory, and you'll pick up some seriously cool advanced vocabulary along the way! This is a fantastic chance to boost your knowledge and practice understanding complex ideas through engaging dialogue.
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