Vocabulary
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- going on: To continue doing something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- metabolism: Chemical processes to convert food to energy
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- glucose: Natural type of sugar found in fruits and plants
- metabolic: Concerning the body's metabolism
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- fructose: Simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- hybrid: Formed from combining different things
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- mole: Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
- mouse: Small animal that has fur and a long tail
- queen: Person's name
- blooded: To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
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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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How Naked Mole Rats Survive Without Oxygen | ScienceTake
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Liang Chen posted on 2021/01/20Ever wondered how some animals can survive in extreme conditions? This video dives into the amazing world of naked mole rats and how they manage without oxygen, using fructose metabolism to stay alive! You'll pick up some fascinating scientific vocabulary and learn about potential medical applications, like stroke therapy.
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