Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- have to: Must do
- per year: For each year; annually.
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- admission: Act of allowing someone to enter
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
- business: A company formed for making profit
- concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
- supply: Availability of products and services for use
- discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- fee: Amount of money paid for a particular service
- attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
- funding: To supply money for something
- cancel: To end a legal, business, or other agreement
- fixate: To intently focus attention on something
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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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Celpip Listening Test Part - 2 | Listening to a Daily Conversation | Celpip Exam Listening Practice
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Judy posted on 2025/05/03Ever wondered how arts funding gets decided? This video dives into a casual conversation about city priorities, touching on public policy and civic engagement, perfect for boosting your ESL listening skills! You'll pick up practical phrases and understand how to navigate discussions on community issues.
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