Vocabulary
- appeal against: To make a formal request to a higher court or authority to change a decision.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- case by case: Considering each case individually, rather than applying a general rule.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- quote: Written statement of the cost of something
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- account: An advantage
- seek: To ask someone for help
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- inferior: Being of little importance or worth
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- subsequently: After something else has happened; as a result
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- convict: Person in prison
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
- traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
- differ: To be different; to be not like others
- disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- grievance: Feeling of being treated unfairly
- foreseeable: That can be predicted in the future
- duke: Title given to a man below the rank of prince
- commentator: Professional who discusses a particular subject
- duchess: Wife or widow of a duke
- rightly: In accordance with what is right
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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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Prince Harry loses legal challenge over security in UK | BBC News
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程冠傑 posted on 2025/05/03Ever wondered about the legal battles surrounding royal security? This BBC News report dives into Prince Harry's challenge over his security in the UK, touching on important themes like family safety and even racist threats. You'll get a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to legal proceedings and cultural nuances!
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