Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- due to: Because of; owing to
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- communist: Believer in communism
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- detention: Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
- referendum: Public vote on an issue
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
- battle: Military fight between armies
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- great: Very good; better than before
- independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- override: To make (rule or law) not be valid anymore
- pro: Reason given in support of something
- activist: A person who tries to change a government, society
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- betrayed: To endanger (a friend) by giving enemy information
- detain: To keep someone somewhere, e.g. in jail
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- kidnap: To take someone and demand money to return them
- oath: Promise to do something
- legislative: Having the power or ability to make laws
- judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
- manifesto: Political statement of the beliefs or policies
- indifference: Lack of enthusiasm, interest; seeming not to care
- slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
- motivator: The reason you have the will to do something
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
- yee: The sound made to surprise someone
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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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The 20-Year-Old Leading the Revolution in Hong Kong | China Uncensored
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蔡政霖 posted on 2017/05/23Ever wondered about the young leaders shaping global events? This video dives into the incredible story of Joshua Wong and the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong, offering a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with terms like 'self-determination' and 'autonomy'. You'll get a real-world look at youth activism and political dialogue that's both insightful and engaging!
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