Vocabulary
- dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- in recent times: During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- check out
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- option: A choice
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- noggin: A human head
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- physiological: Of or relating to functions of the body
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- aversion: Strong feeling of dislike
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- stray: To deviate or go away from the established norm
- liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
- incorrectly: In a way that is incorrect or wrong
- unwilling: Not wanting to do
- online: Connected to the internet
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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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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Evelyn posted on 2022/11/26Ever wonder if dating apps are making it harder to find 'the one'? This fun video dives into the psychology behind modern dating, exploring why having too many choices might actually be a bad thing! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary related to dating psychology and brain chemistry that you can use in everyday conversations.
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