Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in terms of
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- going on: To continue doing something
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
- act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- next to: Being located along side another
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- turn off
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- turn on
- got to: To arrive at some place
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- testing ground: A place or situation where something new is tested.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- left out: To forget; omit
- lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- ink in: To fill in an outline or sketch with ink.
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- faculty member: A person who teaches or does research at a college or university.
- study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- winning the lottery: To be successful in a game of chance where numbers are drawn.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- set up
- shrink back: To recoil or pull back due to fear or hesitation.
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
- identical: The same in every way
- semester: Half or a third of a school or college year
- professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- grey: Color between black and white (also spelled gray)
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
- map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
- slur: Insulting or disrespectful remark
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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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chuyikping0826 posted on 2015/10/03Ever wondered why we see things that aren't there or forget things we know we saw? This fascinating MIT lecture dives into the amazing world of perception, memory, and how our minds can play tricks on us, like visual illusions and false memories! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary while exploring intriguing psychological concepts.
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