Vocabulary
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- have to: Must do
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- deal with
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in your dreams: Used to say something is very unlikely or impossible.
- sort through: To examine a collection of things in order to organize them, find something specific, or discard unwanted items.
- bear out: (Of facts) to confirm the truth of
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
- do harm: To cause damage or injury.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- lead to: To result in some action
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- edge case: A problem or situation that only occurs at extreme operating parameters.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- royal road: An easy or direct way to achieve something.
- beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- visualize: To create a picture in your mind of something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- lucid: Very clear; really easy to understand
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- mint: Candies with the taste of mint
- recur: To occur again or repeatedly
- tidal: Of the regular rise and fall of the sea level
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- online: Connected to the internet
- quince: Smooth-skinned fruit used to make jam, jelly
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/08Ever wonder what's really going on when you're dreaming? This fascinating chat explores the science behind dreams, explaining how they might be a unique form of consciousness and a way for your brain to process emotions and memories. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing abstract concepts like consciousness and memory processing!
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