Vocabulary
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- regardless of
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- check out
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- evolve: To develop certain features
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
- arousal: Being woken up from sleep; sexual excitement
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- circadian: Concerning biological processes occurring at -hour intervals
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- melatonin: Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- widespread: Happening or existing in many places
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- boredom: Feeling of being uninterested or unexcited
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- proclaim: To indicate or show something clearly
- nocturnal: Done at night; active at night
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- anthropology: Study of human origins, development and society
- physiology: Ways in which the parts of a living thing operate
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- twilight: Period of time just as the sun sets
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- close: Almost; near
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- depressive: Suffering a psychological lack of happiness
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
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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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Why Aren’t Humans Naturally Nocturnal?
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Richard Wei posted on 2025/07/10Ever wondered why we're not naturally night owls? This fascinating video dives into the science behind our sleep cycles, explaining circadian rhythms and the role of melatonin. You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to sleep and evolution, making it a super engaging way to boost your English knowledge!
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