Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- wash with: To clean something by using a particular substance.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- pecking order: A hierarchy where individuals know their place and relative power.
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- material: Cloth; fabric
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- flexible: Bending easily
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- dawn: First light of day
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- nefarious: Extremely wicked
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
- important: Having power or authority
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- audio: Concerning sound
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
- misinformation: Information that is incorrect
- presidential: Concerning the president
- salvage: To save damaged or discarded material
- giraffe: Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
- coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
- peck: To strike sharply at something with the beak
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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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Combating AI-generated content ahead of the US election
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/12/11Get ready for a whirlwind news roundup! We're diving into the serious stuff like combating AI-generated content ahead of the US election and tackling plastic pollution, but also catching some fun stories like urban surfers and a baby giraffe. You'll pick up useful vocabulary and get a great cultural and knowledge boost with this exciting mix of global news!
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