Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- have to: Must do
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- blow: To move something using air
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- long: Person's name
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- skeptical: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
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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
A2 Elementary
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CARL SAGAN - A Way of Thinking
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Eric Chen posted on 2016/04/08Ever wondered how to think like a scientist and spot misinformation? This fascinating talk from Carl Sagan dives into science literacy and the importance of skepticism, giving you a chance to pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a brilliant opportunity to deepen your cultural understanding while sharpening your critical thinking skills.
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