Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- night and day: Continuously; all the time.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- lead to: To result in some action
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in terms of
- add on: To attach or include something extra.
- mash up: A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
- impulse buying: The act of purchasing items without planning to do so in advance.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- for want of: Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- great: Very good; better than before
- sandwich: To catch between two things
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- wine: Dark red color
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- point: An item to be discussed
- call: A order or request for action
- gold: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- century: Period of 100 years
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- advertising: To show how good a product is, to make people buy
- involves: To have or be included as a part of something
- material: Cloth; fabric
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- environmental: Of the natural world of plants and animals
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- persuasive: Able to convince others to do or believe something
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- user: Person that uses a service/thing, e.g. a website
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- diamond: Very hard colorless stone used in jewelry
- contextual: Depending on, or involving a particular context
- badge: Material with a pin to show membership in a group
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- symbolic: Representing something, but without real effect
- compulsory: Required by the rules; that you cannot avoid doing
- enjoyment: Pleasure felt when having a good time
- conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
- wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
- penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- creation: Act of making something
- veil: Covering of fine net to protect or hide the face
- naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- component: One of the parts that something is made up of
- disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- intangible: (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
- intrinsic: Being naturally and always a part of something
- patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- shite: Mean and, or stupid person
- smiley: An emoticon of a smiling face
- toasty: Warm and comfortable
- placebo: Harmless pill for comparison in trial of new drug
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- engineering: The practical application of science to industry
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
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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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Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man
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Zenn posted on 2013/04/28Ever wonder why some things are worth more just because we *think* they are? Rory Sutherland dives into the fascinating world of intangible value and the placebo effect in this super engaging TED Talk, perfect for anyone interested in advertising and behavioral economics. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn how perception can shape reality, all with a good dose of humor!
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