Vocabulary
- black and white
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- public: Owned by the government
- poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- bad: Not good; wrong
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
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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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【TED-Ed】Pros and cons of public opinion polls - Jason Robert Jaffe
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/01/25Ever wondered if those opinion polls you see are actually accurate? This video dives into the fascinating world of public opinion polls, revealing the hidden biases and sampling errors that can skew results, even famously leading to headlines like "Dewey Defeats Truman"! You'll pick up essential vocabulary related to survey bias and poll accuracy, giving you a sharper eye for the information you consume.
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