Vocabulary
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- lead to: To result in some action
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- for instance: As an example.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- land: Region or country
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
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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】The psychology behind irrational decisions - Sara Garofalo
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小豬 posted on 2016/07/02Ever wonder why you make certain choices, even when they don't seem logical? This video dives into the fascinating psychology behind irrational decisions, exploring concepts like loss aversion and the anchoring effect. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical insights that can boost your critical thinking skills in everyday life and at work!
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