Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- make up: To invent or create a story
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- left out: To forget; omit
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- at least: As a minimum
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in terms of
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- leave: To go away from; depart
- trend: Current style or fashion
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- 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
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
- overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- incumbent: A person who holds a particular office or position
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- mirage: Thing you think you can see but not really there
- democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- runoff: A second election to find a winner
- bass: Type of fish
- mayoral: Concerning a mayor or the office of mayor
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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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CA elections too early to call: Key signs CNN is watching for
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/03Curious about how election results are really analyzed? This video dives into the California elections, explaining key terms like 'jungle primary' and how late-counted ballots can swing the results. You'll get a fantastic look at political analysis and pick up some great vocabulary along the way!
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