Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for instance: As an example.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- got to: To arrive at some place
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- pen in: To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- lead to: To result in some action
- without trace: Completely disappeared leaving no sign or evidence.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in terms of
- call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- leave: To go away from; depart
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- kingdom: Category of the natural world
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- referendum: Public vote on an issue
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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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Why Brexit happened — and what to do next (English subt) Alexander Betts/TED Talks
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Max Lin posted on 2016/07/07Ever wondered what really led to Brexit and what comes next? This fascinating TED Talk dives deep into the political polarization and generational divides that fueled it, offering insights into inclusive globalization. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while exploring this pivotal moment in UK politics!
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