Vocabulary
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- work up to: To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a goal.
- such as: For example; like
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
- cycle: Series of regular and repeated actions
- sperm: Cell produced by men and needed for reproduction
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- menstrual: Concerning a female's period
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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 Science of 'Plan B' - Emergency Contraception
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Fu Jung Lai posted on 2012/12/20Ever wondered how 'Plan B' actually works? This video dives into the science behind emergency contraception, explaining its mechanism of action and how it relates to the menstrual cycle and sperm lifespan. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to reproductive health while getting practical knowledge!
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