Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- mess up: To make a mistake
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- coming to light: To become known or revealed.
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- shift: To change in position or direction
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- row: To move a boat using oars
- important: Having power or authority
- column: Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- akin: Similar to; like; almost the same as
- ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- cognition: Recognition involved in thought processing
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- algebra: Math using letters or symbols in place of numbers
- lava: Very hot liquid rock flowing from a volcano
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- visually: With respect to vision
- volcano: Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- arithmetic: Math of adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying
- rearrange: To rethink a plan, event for a time and place
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- calculation: Process or result of using mathematics
- carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
- numerical: Concerning or involving numbers
- standardize: To change to make everything the same level
- voltage: Measured force of electricity
- stairway: Way of access consisting of a set of steps
- algebraic: Concerning algebra
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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
A2 Elementary
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How you can be good at math, and other surprising facts about learning | Jo Boaler | TEDxStanford
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ally.chang posted on 2020/02/04Ever wondered if you're 'good at math' or if it's something you can learn? This fascinating talk dives into the science behind learning, revealing how a growth mindset can unlock your potential and change how you see mistakes! You'll pick up great vocabulary related to brain science and education reform, perfect for understanding how we learn best.
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