Vocabulary
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- fix: Answer to a problem
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
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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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Taiwan welcomes first woman president
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Jim posted on 2016/05/20Ever wondered about the historic moment Taiwan welcomed its first woman president? This video dives into Tsai Ing-wen's inauguration and the key policy challenges she faces, like economic inequality and cross-strait relations. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth while learning about this significant political event!
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