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- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- beyond a reasonable doubt: Evidence that leaves no sensible doubt about the truth.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- work out
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- mental: Concerning the mind
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- committed: To do something bad, usually a crime
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- level: Specific height of something
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- sane: showing good judgment and understanding
- famous: Excellent
- insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- brutally: In a very violent or mean way
- murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
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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
A2 Elementary
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Does Pleading Insanity Work?
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鄭小鬼 posted on 2016/02/18Ever wondered if pleading insanity actually works in court? This video dives into the surprising truth behind the insanity plea, using examples like the 'American Sniper' case to explain the complex 'burden of proof' and why it rarely succeeds. You'll boost your vocabulary with key legal terms and gain fascinating cultural insights into the justice system!
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