Vocabulary
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- going on: To continue doing something
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- subtitle: Additional title, often one that explains
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- threshold: Degree or level at which something begins
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
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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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Cell Phones in North Korea? (VOA On Assignment Mar. 21,...
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Bruce Lan posted on 2014/05/29Ever wondered about cell phones in North Korea? This fascinating report dives into the reality of mobile use, digital surveillance, and even the conspicuous consumption surrounding phones there. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to telecommunications and North Korean society, all while learning about this unique cultural landscape!
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