Vocabulary
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- extreme: Very great in degree
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- due: When something is required or expected
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- rhetorical: Of public speaking or writing techniques
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
- clamp: Something used to fasten two things together
- online: Connected to the internet
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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 free speech dilemma over Hasan Piker | Top Comment Podcast
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/07Ever wondered why some popular content creators are denied entry into countries? This video dives into the controversial UK ban of Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, exploring the 'conducive to the public good' clause and comparing it to other high-profile bans. You'll get a great look at how online comments can impact real-world travel and pick up some key phrases for discussing free speech debates!
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