Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- see to: To attend to; take care of
- true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
- pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on the hunt: Actively searching for someone or something.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- in accordance with: In agreement with; following
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- tiny: Very, very small
- piece: A counter in a board game
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- call: A order or request for action
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
- distant: Unfriendly; cold
- propose: To make an offer of marriage
- model: Being an excellent example of
- pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
- simulation: A copying method to study the real world
- confine: To hold or imprison someone in a place
- accordance: Agreement (with a statement, plan etc.)
- youngster: Young person of either sex, about 5-16 years
- contemplating: To consider whether you will do something
- subatomic: Concerning constituents of the atom
- fabrication: Deliberately false or improbable information
- quark: One of the smallest amounts of physical matter
- motionless: Not in physical motion; not moving
- supercomputer: Very powerful computer
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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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Stephen Hawking's: Grand Design - The Meaning of Life / Gran Diseño - Significado de la Vida
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Steven Hsu posted on 2016/08/08Ever wondered about the meaning of life or if we're living in a simulation? This video dives deep into those mind-bending ideas with Stephen Hawking, and you'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your English while exploring fascinating philosophical concepts.
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