Vocabulary
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- fatal: Causing death; having very bad consequences
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- leave: To go away from; depart
- defense: Argument in support of something
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- point: An item to be discussed
- testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
- confrontation: A disagreement or argument
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- dissipate: To disappear over time
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
- prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
- courtroom: Room in which a law court sits
- manslaughter: Killing of a human being without intention
- courthouse: Building that houses judicial courts
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/10This video dives into the dramatic courtroom proceedings of a murder trial, focusing on the jury's deliberation and verdict. You'll hear key legal phrases like 'self-defense,' 'manslaughter,' and 'sentencing guidelines' used in a real-world context, giving you a fascinating look at the justice system in action.
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