Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- extreme: Very great in degree
- unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- require: To demand that someone does something
- seek: To ask someone for help
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- century: Period of 100 years
- immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- embark: To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
- refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- fill: To make something full
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- deep: Complex and important
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- bigotry: Intolerant and prejudiced acts
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- relentlessly: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- transit: System of transportation, often in a city
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- entrench: To make an opinion fixed so it is hard to change
- ascent: Act of rising or going upwards
- dignify: To raise the respect and status of
- childcare: Looking after children and babies
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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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AOC at the Inauguration of Zohran Mamdani. | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Ngan Ha Dang Nguyen posted on 2026/01/12Ever wondered what it takes to lead a city? You'll get a fascinating look at Zohran Mamdani's inaugural address, featuring insights from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and pick up some advanced vocabulary related to affordable housing and universal childcare along the way! This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into real-world civic discussions and boost your understanding of important social issues.
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