Vocabulary
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- have to: Must do
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- evolve: To develop certain features
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- atmosphere: Air around us
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- civilization: A highly developed society
- accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- part: Division of a book
- sphere: Area of interest or activity
- beam: To send out information, signals, or light
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- telescope: Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
- extrapolate: To use facts to make guesses, opinions
- patchy: Happening or existing irregularly
- techno: Style of fast heavy electronic dance
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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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The search for aliens is shifting its criteria | Sara Seager
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/08Ever wondered if we're alone in the universe? This video dives into the fascinating world of technosignatures and how scientists like Sara Seager are changing the game in the search for alien life, moving beyond just radio signals! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to space exploration and speculative science, making it a super engaging way to boost your English skills.
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