Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- sleep aid: A medication or other product used to help someone fall asleep.
- lead to: To result in some action
- pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
- choke on: To be unable to breathe properly because something is stuck in your throat or airway.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- nod off: To fall asleep (usually without planning to)
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- check out
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- binge: To eat or drink too much at one time
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
- circadian: Concerning biological processes occurring at -hour intervals
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- section: A part of a whole
- regulate: To control something with rules or laws
- impair: To damage or weaken something
- aid: To help others and provide things
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- melatonin: Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- noggin: A human head
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- choke: To cause someone not to breathe
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- reflex: Body's physical reaction done unconsciously
- nacho: Tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili pepper
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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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Angel Hsu posted on 2019/09/11Ever wondered what happens to your body when you hit the hay after a few too many? This animated explainer dives deep into the science of alcohol and sleep, revealing how it messes with your natural rhythms and what that means for your health. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to sleep science and alcohol use, making it a practical watch for understanding daily health choices!
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