Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work out
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- in terms of
- in charge: To be responsible for
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- under oath: Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- going on: To continue doing something
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- caveat: Warning or caution in a legal document
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- stiff: Slang term for a dead body
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- extravagant: Going beyond what is normal or proper
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- memorize: To study something so that you remember it
- accurately: Exactly and without any mistakes; correctly
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- shitty: Very bad
- great: Very good; better than before
- person: Man, woman or child
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- marble: A hard type of stone, often used in monuments
- permit: To allow something to happen; to give permission
- wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- renovation: Act of repairing or rebuilding a house, room, etc.
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- handicapped: To make it difficult for someone to make progress
- fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- inaccurate: Not correct, accurate, or true
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- happen: To take place or occur
- smear: To cover a surface with something sticky
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
- special: Being additional or extra
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- oath: Promise to do something
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- dazzle: To make one feel great excitement or admiration
- loophole: Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
- treasury: Government office concerned with finance
- goddamn: Very bad; terrible
- ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
- skate: Flat sea fish
- elect: To select someone for a position by voting
- tow: Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
- illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- highness: Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
- destabilize: To make unstable or unpredictable
- eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
- nonstop: Occurring without stops; continuous
- pooh: To defecate
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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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張宇睿 posted on 2025/07/22Ever wondered what happens when political titans clash over monetary policy? This hilarious Daily Show clip dives into the epic showdown between Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, packed with witty political roasts and insights into the Fed's independence. You'll pick up on some great situational dialogue and cultural context while enjoying a good laugh!
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