Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- have to: Must do
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- fundamentally: In a basic and important way
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- tyrant: Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
- part: Division of a book
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
- incompetence: Lack of skill or ability to do a task successfully
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- price: Person's name
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- judiciary: System of judges and courts in a country
- end: The point where a process or activity stops
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- travesty: Debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
- malevolence: Threatening evil to others; hatred; dislike
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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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Comey says he's 'grateful' after judge tosses case | REUTERS
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/27Ever wondered about the drama behind legal cases? This video dives into a real-life situation involving prosecutorial misconduct and the fight for an independent judiciary, giving you a chance to pick up some advanced vocabulary related to the justice system. You'll get a fascinating look at post-trial remarks and what a legal victory can sound like!
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