Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at least: As a minimum
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- check out
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- in check: Under control; restrained.
- buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
- in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- carry out
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- lead to: To result in some action
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- part: Division of a book
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- rational: Able to think clearly
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- false: Not real or genuine
- truth: Real facts about something
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
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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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How to Argue - Philosophical Reasoning: Crash Course Philosophy #2
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Jack posted on 2016/05/03Ever wonder how to win an argument without just shouting? This Crash Course Philosophy video breaks down the essentials of deductive reasoning and argument structure, giving you the tools for clearer, more logical thinking. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary for critical thinking, making your points sharper and your understanding deeper!
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