cognitive
US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/
UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/
- Adjective
- The process of knowing and remembering
- Relating to the ability to think and reason.
C1Morecortex
US /ˈkɔrˌteks/
UK /'kɔ:teks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
C1Moredrop off
US /drɑp ɔf/
UK /drɒp ɒf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave someone, something somewhere
- To fall asleep
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
A1Morefrequently
US /ˈfrikwəntlɪ/
UK /ˈfri:kwəntli/
- Adverb
- Often; regularly
- Repeatedly or many times.
A2TOEICMoreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreglobal
US /ˈgloʊbl/
UK /ˈgləʊbl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
A2TOEICMorelet it happen
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
A2Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moretask
US /tæsk/
UK /tɑ:sk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- Transitive Verb
- To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- let it happen: To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- frequently: Often; regularly
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
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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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Why Is Learning So Hard?
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Yu Shiuan posted on 2015/05/01Ever wonder why learning feels so tough sometimes? This video dives into the fascinating brain activity behind learning speed and cognitive control, revealing why overthinking can actually slow you down! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to neuroscience and discover practical tips to learn faster by getting out of your own way.
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