amendment
US /əˈmɛndmənt/
UK /əˈmendmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change, addition, or improvement to something
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US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
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US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
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US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
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US /ɪnˈsʌlt/
UK /ɪn'sʌlt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
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US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
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Vocabulary
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- shit: A coarse term for defecation
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- American: Person from the USA
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- white: Person's name
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- test: To be given a medical examination
- fuck: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
- amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to 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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Can You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test?
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Sunny Hsu posted on 2015/02/21Ever wondered if you could pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? This video dives into the US Constitution with an irreverent and unfiltered rant that's surprisingly insightful! You'll get a crash course in civic knowledge and cultural depth, all while enjoying a stream of consciousness that's both hilarious and thought-provoking.
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