Vocabulary
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- go on: To continue doing something
- tv show: A television program.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
- deal with
- have to: Must do
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- subsequent: Happening after; later
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
- allege: To state without proof
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- up: To act suddenly and unexpectedly
- grieve: To feel great sadness, as when someone dies
- contention: Having the possibility of winning
- scare: To become frightened
- cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
- complicit: Being involved with someone in a crime, etc.
- honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
- exonerate: To clear or free from guilt or blame
- indict: To accuse someone of doing something wrong
- recast: To change the actors or their roles in a film
- ether: Formerly, liquid inducing sleep before dental work
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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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Melissa Gilbert speaks out on husband’s arrest: ABC News exclusive
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Susan posted on 2026/04/06Ever wondered how public figures handle serious allegations? In this ABC News exclusive, Melissa Gilbert shares her emotional story, giving you a chance to dive into real-world vocabulary related to legal issues and emotional interviews. You'll pick up advanced terms and practice understanding complex situations through this compelling conversation!
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