Vocabulary
- black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
- to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
- have to: Must do
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- going on: To continue doing something
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- deal with
- in charge: To be responsible for
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- characteristic: Typical or distinctive
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- read: Person's name
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- movie: Motion picture; film
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
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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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Yeonmi Park - 박연미 - North Korea's Black Market Generation
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Jessie posted on 2016/03/17Ever wondered what life is like in North Korea beyond the headlines? Yeonmi Park shares her incredible personal testimony about growing up in the 'Black Market Generation' and her daring escape, giving you a rare glimpse into a hidden world. You'll pick up practical vocabulary and gain deep cultural insights while hearing a truly inspiring story!
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