Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- brutal: Extremely violent or mean
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- furious: Extremely angry
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- account: An advantage
- medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- radically: Completely or extremely
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- trustworthy: Honest and reliable
- tidal: Of the regular rise and fall of the sea level
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
- populist: Politician claiming to represent ordinary people
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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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Journalism: Why 'fake news' is actually good news | BBC Ideas
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ayami posted on 2019/08/19Ever wondered about the real story behind 'fake news'? This BBC Ideas video dives into the fascinating history of journalism, exploring how challenges like Watergate and the spread of misinformation actually highlight the vital role of a free press. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of media ethics and digital journalism!
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