Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in a fair way: Making good progress toward a goal or result.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- remark on: To say or write what you think about someone or something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- regardless of
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- American: Person from the USA
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
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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
A2 Elementary
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President Obama Speaks on the Eric Garner Decision
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2014/12/26Ever wondered how to discuss complex issues like police accountability and racial bias? President Obama's powerful remarks on the Eric Garner decision offer a fantastic opportunity to dive into advanced vocabulary and understand intricate sentence structures used in formal speeches. You'll gain cultural depth while learning about critical social topics!
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