Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- such as: For example; like
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- pare down: To reduce something in size or number.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- going on: To continue doing something
- put forth: To bring into existence
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
- hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- adequate: Enough; good enough for what is needed
- dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
- hypothesis: A theory trying to explain something
- innate: Being part of something's nature
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- distinguish: To make something clearly different from others
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
- fundamentally: In a basic and important way
- linguistic: Of or relating to language
- inadequate: Unsatisfactory; not good enough; not enough
- singular: Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
- protagonist: Main character in a story
- modify: To make minor change to something
- oppression: Treatment of people to limit their freedom
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
- versa: used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- revolve: To move something in a circular motion
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- respective: Belonging to each of two or more persons or things
- totalitarian: Of government having total control over its people
- linguist: Person who speaks several languages
- relativity: Einstein theory about time, space and position
- determinism: Theory that all events are consequences of causes
- newspeak: Deliberate misuse of language to mislead others
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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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Can You Think Complex Thoughts Without Language? | 1984 - George Orwell
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Samuel posted on 2018/05/27Ever wondered if language limits our thoughts? This video dives into George Orwell's '1984' and the fascinating Sapir-Whorf hypothesis to explore if complex ideas are possible without words. You'll get to grips with advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of how language shapes our world!
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