Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- mind over matter: The power of the mind to control or influence physical events or conditions.
- denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- have to: Must do
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- like the wind: Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in one's pocket: Having complete control or influence over someone or something.
- information technology: The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- such as: For example; like
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- out of print: No longer being published or available to buy new.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
- contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- transcend: To achieve or go beyond normal limits of
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- ecstatic: Showing or feeling great pleasure or delight
- conceive: To become pregnant
- awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- exponential: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- biologically: As regards life and living things
- fleeting: (Glimpse, moment) seen or experienced only briefly
- pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- cinema: A place for showing movies
- biology: The study of living things
- exponentially: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- recur: To occur again or repeatedly
- adjacent: Being close or near to a border, wall, or point
- telescope: Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- impoverished: Not having enough money; short of money
- espresso: Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
- termite: Small white tropical insect which eats wood
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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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We are the Gods Now - Jason Silva at Sydney Opera House
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tom0615jay posted on 2017/05/10Ever wondered if we're becoming gods with technology? Jason Silva's mind-bending talk at the Sydney Opera House dives into the co-evolution of humanity and tech, packed with advanced vocabulary on transhumanism and the future! You'll get a fantastic workout for your brain and boost your understanding of complex ideas.
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