Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at least: As a minimum
- 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.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- hold your own: To maintain one's position or performance despite challenges.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- turned upside down: In an inverted position; reversed or disordered.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- regardless of
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- check out
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- false: Not real or genuine
- truth: Real facts about something
- pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- justify: To give good reasons for something
- philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
- proposition: General claim or theory
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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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The Meaning of Knowledge: Crash Course Philosophy #7
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Jack posted on 2016/05/08Ever wondered what it truly means to 'know' something? This Crash Course Philosophy episode dives into epistemology and the famous Gettier problem, helping you understand the difference between belief and justified true belief. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary like 'propositional attitude' and 'assertion' that will make your philosophical discussions way more interesting!
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