Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for instance: As an example.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- lead to: To result in some action
- got to: To arrive at some place
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- regardless of
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- draw up: To create a formal document
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- hot and bothered: Feeling anxious, upset, or flustered.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- at least: As a minimum
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- social bonding: The development of close interpersonal relationships.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- gender: State of being male or female
- external: Concerning foreign countries
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- biological: Being related to life and living things
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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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Let's Talk About Sex: Crash Course Psychology #27
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Vicky Wang posted on 2015/08/05Ever wondered about the science behind human sexuality? This video dives into the fascinating history of sex research, from Alfred Kinsey's groundbreaking studies to Masters and Johnson's work on the sexual response cycle. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to sexual orientation and beyond, making it a fantastic way to boost your English!
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