Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- shift: To change in position or direction
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- respond: To answer something or someone
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
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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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President Obama and Ellen Discuss the Road to Equality
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Vincent posted on 2016/02/23Ever wondered how political figures and TV hosts discuss important social issues? In this clip, President Obama and Ellen DeGeneres chat about the road to equality, giving you a fantastic chance to practice simple sentence structures and pick up useful phrases for cultural discussions. You'll gain cultural depth while hearing real-world dialogue!
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