Vocabulary
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- at least: As a minimum
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- out of a nightmare: To have escaped a very difficult or distressing situation.
- under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
- condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- carry out
- pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
- come into contact: To physically touch something.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- have to: Must do
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- chill: State of being a little cold
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- confession: Admission you have done something wrong
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- performance: Act of doing something
- loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- facilitate: To make an action or process easier
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- leave: To go away from; depart
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- remorse: Sense of guilt for something bad you did
- guilt: Shame at doing something bad or wrong
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
- exile: State of being forced to leave your country
- confess: To admit that you did something wrong
- execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- puppet: Person or group that is controlled by another
- suburban: Of residential areas outside a city
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- cruelty: Intention to hurt others or be mean to them
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
- butcher: Store selling meat; person who sells meats
- involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
- downplay: To suggest something is not a serious as thought
- cog: Toothed wheel fitting into others to turn machines
- grotesque: Extremely different from what is normal/expected
- monstrous: Abnormally large or bad
- uncover: To remove what is on top to show something
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- fascist: Person advocate an authoritarian government
- ion: Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
- faithfully: In a trustworthy manner
- bureaucrat: Official who enforces petty rules
- friar: Religious man who lives by begging
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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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10 Twisted Confessions From History's Most EVIL Villains
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/22Ever wondered what history's most notorious villains confessed to? This video dives into 10 chilling confessions from serial killers and war criminals, giving you a unique look into their minds! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to historical atrocities and legal proceedings, perfect for expanding your English toolkit.
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