Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- lead to: To result in some action
- macular degeneration: A progressive eye condition affecting the macula, leading to central vision loss.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- at least: As a minimum
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- amount: Quantity of something
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- shift: To change in position or direction
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- metabolic: Concerning the body's metabolism
- huge: Very very large
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- click: To work well with someone or something
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- retina: Part of the eye that senses light
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- density: Degree to which an area is filled or covered
- product: Item that can be bought
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
- hue: Degree of lightness/darkness/strength of a color
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- vitamin: Health-giving substance needed for body function
- datum: Item of factual information
- checkout: Counter in a supermarket where you pay for goods
- degeneration: Process of gradual decline in condition/function
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- nighttime: Time after sunset and before sunrise
- iris: Round colored part of an eye
- desktop: Home screen on a computer
- protector: Person who cares for persons or property
- supplementation: Process of adding an extra part to something
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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 to Protect the Eyes from Blue Light - 5 Tips
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Angel Hsu posted on 2019/11/01Staring at screens all day? This video shares 5 super practical tips to protect your eyes from blue light, covering everything from anti-blue light glasses to eye vitamins! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to eye health and learn daily strategies that are perfect for anyone who spends time in front of a screen.
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