Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- next to: Being located along side another
- by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at least: As a minimum
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at school: Present and attending school.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- put it together: To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- neuron: A nerve cell
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- bone: Hard piece of your body that holds your muscles
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- motor: Concerning cars and vehicles
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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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【TED】Siddharthan Chandran: Can the damaged brain repair itself? (Siddharthan Chandran: Can the damaged brain repair itself?)
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Max Lin posted on 2015/12/25Ever wondered if a damaged brain can heal itself? This inspiring TED talk dives into the incredible world of stem cells and regenerative neurology, exploring groundbreaking research for conditions like motor neuron disease. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn about cutting-edge science that offers real hope!
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