Vocabulary
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- favor: Support or approval from people
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- act: To behave in a certain way
- representation: Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
- referendum: Public vote on an issue
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
- ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- presidential: Concerning the president
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- hispanic: Connected with Spanish-speaking culture
- electoral: Concerning elections
- elect: To select someone for a position by voting
- populous: Having a large population
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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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The myth of "one person, one vote" | America, Actually
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/30Ever wondered if "one person, one vote" is really how American democracy works? This video dives into how the Electoral College, the Senate, and even House districts can give certain voices more power than others. You'll get a clear look at why the system might need improving, not just protecting, and pick up key phrases for discussing political power and representation!
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