Vocabulary
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- strength: Condition of being strong
- indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- decade: Period of 10 years
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- favor: Support or approval from people
- assess: To judge something's value or suitability
- envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
- civilization: A highly developed society
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- flame: To glow
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- century: Period of 100 years
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- indistinguishable: Exactly alike; not able to be seen as different
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- automobile: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- cordial: A fruit-based drink
- gospel: Book of the New Testament in Christian teaching
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- titan: Person gigantic or great in size or power
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- gunpowder: Chemical used in fireworks, to fire cannon, etc.
- biotech: Shortened form of biotechnology
- bc: Before Christ; used after dates/years
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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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TED Talks Peter Weyland
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蕭胖 posted on 2018/05/08Ever wondered about the future of technology and humanity's role in it? This dramatic monologue from Peter Weyland dives into a mind-bending tech timeline, exploring themes of 'playing God' and the Prometheus myth. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by connecting myth with cutting-edge science!
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