Vocabulary
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
- regardless of
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- jail time: A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- slam: To criticize sharply
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- audio: Concerning sound
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- business: A company formed for making profit
- convict: Person in prison
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- lousy: Very poor or bad; disgusting
- flimsy: Lacking solidity or strength; light; weak
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- found: To become aware of something that is happening
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- indictment: Charge of committing a crime
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- allege: To state without proof
- happen: To take place or occur
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
- tabloid: Type of newspaper featuring exaggerated stories
- orchestrate: To organize and plan
- hush: To make or become calm, quiet after being upset
- invoice: Accounting document listing the amount to be paid
- aide: Person assisting a person of higher rank
- indict: To accuse someone of doing something wrong
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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 Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/04/17Ever wondered how legal scandals stack up against each other? This video dives deep into the charges against Donald Trump by comparing them to a past politician's scandal, giving you a fascinating look at campaign finance and legal analysis. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of these complex political events!
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