Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- with cause: With a justified reason or legal grounds.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in succession: Following one after the other without interruption.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- intuition: Natural ability to guess or feel things
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- pile: Large amount of something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- recognition: Accepting that something is true or that it exists
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- account: An advantage
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
- consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
- deem: To judge something to be a certain thing, way
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- formation: Process of creating; making a particular shape
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- basal: Concerning the lowest level or fundamentals
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- part: Division of a book
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- toothpaste: A paste used for cleaning teeth
- succession: Act of officially taking over someone's position
- foe: (Literary) an enemy
- asap: Shortened form of 'As soon as possible'
- telepathy: Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
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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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Should You Trust Your Gut Instinct?
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Howard Lin posted on 2018/02/11Ever wonder if you should trust that gut feeling? This video dives into the fascinating science behind intuition and fast thinking, using examples from chess and even skin conductance to explain how our brains make decisions! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to decision-making and pattern recognition, making it a practical and knowledge-packed watch.
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