Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
- in small doses: Acceptable or enjoyable only when limited in quantity.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- mental: Concerning the mind
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- therapeutic: Intended to make things (e.g. illness) better
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- taboo: Not being accepted by customs or society
- curb: Anything that restrains or controls
- evaluate: To form an idea to judge something carefully
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- century: Period of 100 years
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- sustained: To do or make something continue for a long time
- medication: Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
- dose: An amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- scientifically: In an manner that follows the rules of science
- bypass: To go around something; avoid
- psychoactive: Affecting the mind or mood
- takeaway: Employee benefit deleted in union contract
- heartfelt: Earnest; sincere; strongly felt
- suicidal: Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
- transformational: Concerning a complete change in shape of something
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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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Ketamine = Potentially "Life-Changing" Treatment For Severe Depression
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Mike NiKao-Kusata posted on 2017/06/09Ever wondered if there's a "life-changing" treatment for severe depression? This video dives into the UK's clinical trials on ketamine therapy, exploring its potential as a rapid antidepressant and tackling the stigma around it. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to mental health treatments and cultural attitudes, all explained with simple sentence structures!
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