Vocabulary
- jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- such as: For example; like
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have to: Must do
- intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- express: To send something by fast mail
- default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- extinction: When every example of animal, plant is dead
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- shut: To stop being open for business
- slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
- slope: Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- evade: To avoid being captured; avoid answering
- innovate: To introduce or create new things or make changes
- breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
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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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Experts warn AI, without regulation, could lead to dangerous societal outcomes
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/25Ever wondered about the future of AI and its potential dangers? This video dives deep into critical AI safety concerns, exploring topics like AI disobedience and existential risks, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fascinating look at the technology shaping our world and why experts are calling for regulation.
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