Vocabulary
- set up
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- kingdom: Category of the natural world
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- referendum: Public vote on an issue
- independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
- camp: A (military) base
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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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Scottish independence referendum 2014 explained | Guardian Animations
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yogada posted on 2014/09/20Ever wondered about the Scottish independence referendum? This witty Guardian animation breaks down the complex history and political ins and outs, perfect for boosting your cultural knowledge and picking up some advanced vocabulary. You'll get a fantastic grasp of devolution and the key players involved!
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