Vocabulary
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- tangible: Able to be touched or felt; real
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- huge: Very very large
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- leave: To go away from; depart
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- referendum: Public vote on an issue
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- congressional: Concerning the US congress
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
- fairness: Situation when everyone is treated equally
- trading: To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- flux: A state of flow and change
- affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want
- quince: Smooth-skinned fruit used to make jam, jelly
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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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Democrats in Virginia think they've found a winning message | America, Actually
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/06Ever wondered how political maps get drawn and why it matters so much? This video dives into the fascinating world of gerrymandering, exploring its impact on everyday people and the democratic process, especially in Virginia. You'll pick up key vocabulary like 'redistricting' and 'ballot measure' while getting a real feel for how these political battles play out on the ground!
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