Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- make it big: To become very successful or famous.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- clock out: To record the time of one's departure from work, typically using a time clock.
- call it a day: To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
- fill up
- going on: To continue doing something
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- have to: Must do
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- spot: A certain place or area
- appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- require: To demand that someone does something
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- clutter: To fill with disorderly mess of things
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- remorse: Sense of guilt for something bad you did
- workout: Energetic exercise
- streak: An continuous amount of something, e.g. luck
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- fill: To make something full
- competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- diploma: Document certifying graduation
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- inquisitive: Asking lots of questions; curious
- critique: A review of the quality of a work
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- workplace: Place where work is done
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- pong: To smell badly
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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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5 Signs You Are HIGHLY Intelligent!
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Samuel posted on 2018/10/11Ever wondered if you're smarter than you think? This video dives into 5 fascinating signs of high intelligence, touching on psychology and the Dunning-Kruger effect. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn about creative thinking and humility along the way!
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