Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- deal with
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- a few moments: A short period of time
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- next to: Being located along side another
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- have to: Must do
- move along: To make progress; advance.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in difficulty: In trouble or facing hardship.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- communist: Believer in communism
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- conscience: Ability to sense what is right or wrong
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- great: Very good; better than before
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- fend: To try to manage for yourself without assistance
- abolish: To officially stop (a law or practice)
- leaflet: Pages bound together, e.g. with instructions
- repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- apartheid: System that separated people on the basis of race
- partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
- fairness: Situation when everyone is treated equally
- unlock: To use a key or code to open something
- hiv: Infection by the human immunodeficiency virus
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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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【TED】Gordon Brown: Wiring a web for global good (Gordon Brown: Wiring a web for global good)
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無常之風 posted on 2017/07/24Ever wonder how a single image can spark global change? This powerful TED talk explores how powerful visuals and modern communication tools can unite us and inspire action on a global scale. You'll discover inspiring examples and learn how we can all contribute to a better world!
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