Vocabulary
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- mental: Concerning the mind
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- strength: Condition of being strong
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/01/31Ever wondered if your thoughts could actually make you stronger? This video dives into the amazing science of neuroplasticity and mental rehearsal, showing how practicing a skill in your mind can lead to real physical changes! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to the motor cortex and skill learning, perfect for anyone interested in how our brains work.
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