Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- next to: Being located along side another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at least: As a minimum
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- going on: To continue doing something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- as useful: Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- making music: The act of creating or performing music.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
- in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- stand the test of time: To remain popular or effective over a long period.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- interact with
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
- create with: To use specific tools, materials, or techniques in the process of creating something.
- physical things: Tangible objects that can be touched or seen; material items.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- aside from
- steer clear of: To avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- set up
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- come up to: To meet expectations
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- implicit: Unquestioning and without doubt
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- rank: To rate or class things
- acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
- distort: To change the shape, appearance, or sound
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- universally: Applying to all people, times, places
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- expressive: Clearly or with passion
- playback: Act of reproducing recorded sound
- keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
- generative: Having the ability to produce or originate
- magenta: Deep purplish red
- subtext: Hidden meaning in a text or situation
- bedside: (Of bed) by the side of a bed
- mini: Small British car
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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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Design, machine learning, and creativity (Google I/O '18)
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MisoHong posted on 2018/06/02Ever wondered how AI and design come together? This talk from Google I/O '18 dives into how machine learning is fueling creativity, featuring insights from product designers on human-centered approaches. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to AI, product design, and even color theory, making it a fantastic way to boost your English skills!
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