Vocabulary
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- from a distance: Not close; far away.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- slightly: Only a little
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- spot: A certain place or area
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
- point: An item to be discussed
- optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
- verge: Brink or threshold
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- part: Division of a book
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- font: Size or style of type
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- pier: Strong post that helps support something
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- sensor: Device that detects movement or physical stimuli
- setup: Way something is organized or arranged
- eyesight: Normal use of the faculty of vision
- acuity: Sharpness of vision
- corrective: Designed to promote discipline
- optometrist: Person skilled in testing for defects of vision
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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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Testing the limits of human vision
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Samuel posted on 2018/06/20Ever wondered how sharp your eyesight really is? This video dives into the science behind the Snellen chart and what "20/20 vision" actually means, using fun experiments and advanced vocabulary that will boost your understanding!
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