Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- mess up: To make a mistake
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- clear away: To take plates away from a table after a meal
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- under lock and key: Kept securely locked away for safety or secrecy.
- at least: As a minimum
- on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- spot: A certain place or area
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- identical: The same in every way
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- soak: To make something completely wet
- habitat: Natural place where a plant or animal lives
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- enzyme: A protein made by cells
- altogether: All things considered
- cartilage: Strong flexible tissue connecting bones, joints
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- parasite: Small animal or plant living off a bigger one
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- nitrogen: A colorless chemical element without a smell
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- collagen: Type of protein that is often used in skin cream and in plastic surgery because it makes skin look younger
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- sanitize: To make clean so people do not get sick
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- strategically: In a strategic or carefully worked out way
- fatty: Describing meat, fish with a lot of fat
- ethanol: Alcohol especially when it is used as a fuel
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- close: Almost; near
- sear: To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
- final: Last game in a series in a competition
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- coil: Wire wound into circles to carry electricity
- leach: To remove by passing a liquid through a substance
- nope: A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- amphibian: Cold-blooded animal that lives on land or in water
- afterlife: Life after death
- library: Place where books and other media are kept
- bonnet: Hat with ribbons tied to the chin
- catfish: Bony, freshwater fish with long barbels
- genus: Category of particular animal or plant species
- dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
- disfigure: To damage the appearance or attractiveness of
- embalm: To preserve (a corpse) using chemicals and oils
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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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Why 11 Million Embalmed Specimens Are Stored In The Field Museum's Basement | Colossal Collections
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/01Ever wondered what's hiding in a museum's basement? You'll be amazed by the 11 million specimens stored at the Field Museum, and this video dives into the fascinating preservation techniques like formalin fixation and clearing and staining. Plus, you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to new species discovery and herpetology!
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