Vocabulary
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- referendum: Public vote on an issue
- agreement: Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
- coin: A small, flat piece of metal used as money
- unanimous: Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
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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-Ed】Should you trust unanimous decisions? - Derek Abbott
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Lala Haha posted on 2016/04/25Ever wondered if everyone agreeing means they're right? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into the 'unanimity paradox,' exploring why even unanimous decisions can sometimes lead to false convictions due to issues like eyewitness misidentification and forensic contamination. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain insights into cognitive biases and memory reliability that are super useful for understanding complex social situations!
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