Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- have to: Must do
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- going on: To continue doing something
- cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- fellow: Man or a boy
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- nut: Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
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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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RSA Animate: Jeremy Rifkin - The Empathic Civilization
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VoiceTube posted on 2016/07/03Ever wondered what makes us human? This fascinating RSA Animate talk dives into mirror neurons and the science behind empathy, exploring how it shapes our society. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of child development and our 'empathic civilization'!
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