Vocabulary
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
- dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
- round the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- lead to: To result in some action
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
- on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- deal with
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at least: As a minimum
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- to hell and back: To experience severe difficulties or suffering.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
- communist: Believer in communism
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- leave: To go away from; depart
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- verbal: Concerning verbs
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- pinpoint: Exact, as of accuracy
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- intimidation: Being made to feel afraid or timid, as by threats
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
- come: To arrive at a place
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- lunatic: Old use, offensive a crazy person
- dead: Not alive
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- denounce: To criticize publicly and forcefully
- judiciary: System of judges and courts in a country
- torrent: A great deal of; many
- birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth
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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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This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the death threats rolled in | 60 Minutes
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/02Ever wonder what happens when a federal judge makes a controversial ruling? This 60 Minutes investigation dives deep into the threats federal judges face, exploring the rule of law and the intense pressure they endure. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to the legal system and gain fascinating insights into the challenges of judicial independence.
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