Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- option: A choice
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- cautious: Careful about avoiding danger, problems
- rob: Person's name
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
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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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BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/08/17Ever wondered why some countries make voting mandatory? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating world of compulsory voting, exploring what it means for citizens and elections. You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary related to politics and democracy, making your English even more powerful!
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