Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in check: Under control; restrained.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- adenosine: (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
- drowsy: Ready to fall asleep; sleepy
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- stimulant: Drug that increases physical or mental activity
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- part: Division of a book
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- widely: To a large degree; over a large range
- overdrive: Extra gear on a vehicle that allows more power
- headache: Pain in the head
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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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Zenn posted on 2022/02/11Ever wonder how that morning cup of coffee *really* works its magic on your brain? This video dives into the science behind caffeine, explaining everything from brain stimulants to addiction and even withdrawal headaches! You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary while learning fascinating facts about your favorite brew.
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