Vocabulary
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
- fall guy: A person who is made to take the blame for something, often a crime, in order to protect someone else.
- go on: To continue doing something
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- go away: To go on vacation
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- instruction: A command for someone formally to do something
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- act: To behave in a certain way
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
- assistant: Person who helps another, usually as a job
- great: Very good; better than before
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- convict: Person in prison
- warrant: Official authorization for some action or decision
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- disgrace: Shame or dishonor
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
- entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
- opaque: Hard to see through; cloudy
- sloth: Someone not wanting to work because they are lazy
- prosecutor: Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
- credible: Believable; that can be believed or trusted
- supervise: To watch, direct, and be in charge of
- sterling: Of very strong, true character; very reliable
- garland: Crown made from flowers and leaves worn on head
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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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Jeffrey Toobin: "Disgrace and outrage" that DOJ fired Comey's daughter
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/18Ever wondered about the legal community's reaction to high-profile firings? This video dives into the "disgrace and outrage" surrounding the DOJ's decision regarding James Comey's daughter, offering a fantastic chance to pick up advanced legal and political vocabulary. You'll get a real feel for the cultural depth and situational dialogue in this intense panel discussion!
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