Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at least: As a minimum
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- miserable: Very unhappy
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- favor: Support or approval from people
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
- leave: To go away from; depart
- preference: Something that is liked/wanted more than another
- politician: Someone whose job is in politics
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- muddle: To cause confusion through interference
- presidential: Concerning the president
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- unify: To bring or join together into one
- pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
- legislature: Official group with the authority to make laws
- unpack: To try to understand by thinking about something
- elect: To select someone for a position by voting
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- voter: Person who can vote in an election
- supporter: Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
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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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Voters in crucial swing state district react to Trump’s speech
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/25Ever wonder how voters in key swing states *really* feel after a big presidential speech? This video dives into voter reactions on topics like the cost of living and health care, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary and understand cultural nuances. You'll get a real feel for the conversation and learn about important issues straight from the source!
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