Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- light on: To illuminate something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- turn on
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- check out
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- algae: Green organisms that live in still water
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- blurry: Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- act: To behave in a certain way
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- significance: The potential for something to have a big effect
- cellular: Concerning a cell of a living thing
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- encode: To change a message or information into code
- insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- augment: To make something larger, stronger, more effective
- upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- optic: Concerning vision or helping people see
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
- fibre: Thin natural thread that can be used to make yarn
- dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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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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Could Your Brain Be Hacked?
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irischeng15511108 posted on 2018/06/21Ever wondered if your brain could be hacked? This video dives into the fascinating world of optogenetics and neural implants, explaining how scientists can control brain activity! You'll pick up some seriously cool advanced vocabulary while exploring the cutting edge of neuroscience and its ethical debates.
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