Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- make a promise: To give someone your word that you will do something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- set up
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- eating healthy: The practice of consuming foods that are beneficial for one's health and well-being.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- kid: Child or young person
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- big: Popular
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- height: Distance of something from the bottom to the top
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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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THINKING, FAST AND SLOW BY DANIEL KAHNEMAN | ANIMATED BOOK REVIEW
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Jean Lin posted on 2015/06/18Ever wonder why you make certain decisions? This animated review of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' dives into cognitive biases like anchoring and explains System 1 vs. System 2 thinking with practical examples. You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms from behavioral economics and learn how these concepts apply to your daily life!
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