Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- in management: Employed in a managerial role or department.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- federal funding: Financial assistance provided by the federal government to support various projects, programs, or organizations.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- in terms of
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- under fire: Being heavily criticized.
- at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
- go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- count on: To depend on someone
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- leave: To go away from; depart
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- public: Owned by the government
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- paramount: More important/significant than all other things
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- inject: To add or put in more (money, energy etc.)
- ideological: In conformity with fixed ideas or beliefs
- journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
- merger: Combination of two or more companies into one
- investigative: Searching for information or truth
- newsroom: Part of a tv station where news is compiled
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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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Journalist Scott Pelley accuses CBS news of 'murdering' 60 Minutes | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/04Ever wonder what's really going on behind the scenes at major news outlets? This video dives into the dramatic accusations leveled against CBS News' management by veteran journalist Scott Pelley, exploring claims of injecting falsehoods and wrecking a historic show. You'll pick up key phrases for discussing media ethics and corporate influence in journalism.
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