Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- under the microscope: Being examined very carefully or in great detail.
- have to: Must do
- stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- by night: During the night; not during the day.
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- interact with
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- on call: Available to be summoned for duty, especially in emergencies.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in terms of
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- huge deal: Something very important or significant.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- look back: To think about past events
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- check out
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- therapeutic: Intended to make things (e.g. illness) better
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
- require: To demand that someone does something
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- acne: Red spots or pimples on your face
- diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
- scar: Long lasting emotional pain from a bad experience
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- intern: Person working to get experience/train for a job
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- physician: A medical doctor
- predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- pimple: Small inflamed bump on the skin, e.g. from acne
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- cosmetic: Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- surgical: Of or relating to surgery or operations
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- eczema: Generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
- dermatologist: Person who specializes in medical issues related to the skin
- blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
- pediatric: Concerning the medical care of children
- residency: Training for a junior doctor in hospital
- pathology: Study of diseases and their effect on the body
- vascular: Of tubes through which fluids flow in body/plant
- systemic: Affecting the entire body, system
- categorical: Being very clear and firm in manner
- inpatient: Patient who is being treated in the hospital
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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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So You Want to Be a DERMATOLOGIST [Ep. 52]
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/17Ever wondered what it's *really* like to be a dermatologist? This video dives deep into the day-to-day realities, debunking myths and exploring the diverse fields within dermatology, from medical and aesthetic to surgical. You'll get a clear picture of the challenges and rewards, plus pick up key terms like 'cutaneous oncology' and 'Mohs micrographic surgery'!
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