Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- do it up: To renovate or decorate something.
- between the ears: Refers to the brain or intellectual ability.
- tie to: To connect or link something to something else.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- for instance: As an example.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- deal with
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- in terms of
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- doll: Toy looking like a person used for play
- grey: Color between black and white (also spelled gray)
- doctor: Person paid to help people become or stay healthy
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- bone: Hard piece of your body that holds your muscles
- central: Being in the middle
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
- motor: Concerning cars and vehicles
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
- skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- limbic: Concerning or forming a limbus
- cerebral: Having or concerning ideas rather than emotions
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- hypothalamus: Basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
- amygdala: Almond-shaped structure in the brain's anterior
- lobe: Round part in body, e.g. some parts of brain
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- frontal: Belonging to the forward part
- rod: Straight, thin stick or bar
- hippocampus: A part of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is important for memory
- hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
- lesion: Damaged area on a part of the body
- electrode: Device to connect electronic machines to the body
- circadian: Concerning biological processes occurring at -hour intervals
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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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Meet Your Master: Getting to Know Your Brain - Crash Course Psychology #4
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Jack posted on 2015/12/18Ever wondered what makes you, YOU? Dive into Crash Course Psychology's episode on the brain to explore neuroscience and localization of function, featuring the fascinating case of Phineas Gage! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures that will really boost your understanding of the brain and behavior.
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