Vocabulary
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- mental: Concerning the mind
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- fully: Completely or entirely
- stop: To block or close something
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- late: At a time after the expected time
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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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Ashley Chen posted on 2015/03/02Ever wonder if your organs grow with you? This fun explainer dives into human anatomy, covering how your brain, lungs, and other organs develop from conception through adulthood. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to growth and health in this lighthearted video!
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