Vocabulary
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- shift: To change in position or direction
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- analogy: Comparison of things based on their similarity
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- performance: Act of doing something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- public: Owned by the government
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- point: An item to be discussed
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- illuminate: To supply light to something
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
- temperament: Person's nature or typical moods
- presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- incumbent: A person who holds a particular office or position
- presidential: Concerning the president
- takeover: Change of ownership of a corporation
- liner: Material used to cover the inside surface of
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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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John Dickerson: What's the point of a Biden-Trump debate?
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/06/26Ever wonder what a presidential debate *really* tells us about the candidates? John Dickerson breaks down the potential for gaffes, character insights, and crisis management skills you'll see from Biden and Trump. You'll gain a deeper cultural understanding and pick up key vocabulary for discussing elections!
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