Vocabulary
- moral obligation: A duty based on moral principles and values.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- have to: Must do
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in terms of
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at least: As a minimum
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- interact with
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- set up
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- for instance: As an example.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- such as: For example; like
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- join in
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- hold against: To maintain a feeling of resentment towards someone for something they have done.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- bear out: (Of facts) to confirm the truth of
- short clip: A brief segment of a video or film.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- narrative: The telling of a story
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- solidarity: Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
- loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
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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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Michael Sandel:Justice What's The Right Thing To Do Episode 11 THE CLAIMS OF COMMUNITY
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ethern posted on 2014/04/26Ever wondered if we're truly free, or if our identities are shaped by our communities and history? This video dives into the fascinating philosophical debate between thinkers like Kant and Aristotle on justice, freedom, and the role of community, offering a chance to explore concepts like the 'encumbered self' and 'narrative conception of the self'.
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