Vocabulary
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- in full effect: Fully operational or in complete force.
- in terms of
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- train of thought: A connected series of thoughts.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- click: To work well with someone or something
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
- strengthen: To make something stronger
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
- postpone: To schedule for a later time
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- endorse: To show or express approval of
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- patrol: Person or group who checks an area is safe
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- credible: Believable; that can be believed or trusted
- takeaway: Employee benefit deleted in union contract
- unbiased: Without prejudice; giving a fair assessment
- entirety: State of being complete
- unchecked: With the details not yet confirmed as correct
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
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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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Who won the first presidential debate?
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/06/28Curious about who won the first 2024 presidential debate? This video dives into the post-debate analysis, fact-checking key moments and discussing the moderator format. You'll pick up useful phrases for discussing current events and cultural topics!
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