Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- tear out: To leave a place in a great hurry
- page out: Send a message via pager to someone.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- by turns: Alternately or one after another.
- ace in the hole: A hidden advantage or resource kept in reserve for use when needed.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- call attention to: To make someone notice something.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- susceptible: Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
- tedious: Being uninteresting and taking a long time; boring
- require: To demand that someone does something
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- investigation: Search for information about something
- journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- palette: Flat board for mixing paint
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- ace: Highest value card in a game of cards
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
- montage: Assembly of items, e.g. visual images
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
- earl: Man with a high or noble rank in a society
- systemic: Affecting the entire body, system
- cinematography: Act of making a film
- investigative: Searching for information or truth
- understate: To describe as smaller/less important than reality
- newsroom: Part of a tv station where news is compiled
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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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How Spotlight Dramatizes Good Journalism
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/04Ever wondered how movies like 'Spotlight' and 'All the President's Men' capture the intensity of investigative journalism? This video dives into the understated aesthetic and newsroom culture that makes these films so compelling, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to reporting and film analysis!
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