Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- at least: As a minimum
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- interact with
- have on: To be wearing something.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
- by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- deal with
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- dropping by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- go in for: To enter a competition
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
- happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- eat up: To eat all of something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- hammer and tongs: With great energy or effort; fiercely.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in spades: To a great degree; abundantly.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- level: Specific height of something
- billion: Number 1,000,000,000
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- fertility: The state of a female being able to produce young
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
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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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Joel Cohen: An Introduction to Demography (Malthus Miffed: Are People the Problem?)
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Furong Lai posted on 2012/12/07Ever wondered if we're heading for a population crisis? This fascinating talk by Joel Cohen dives into demography, exploring trends like population aging and urbanization, and even touches on food security! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to population dynamics and understand complex global issues better.
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