conflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
A2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoreoffensive
US /əˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /əˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing displeasure or anger
- Attacking or intended to attack
- Noun
- A military attack
B1TOEICMoreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
peace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMoreresponse
US /rɪˈspɑns/
UK /riˈspɔns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMorewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- lead to: To result in some action
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
- sad: Unhappy; wishing something hadn't happened
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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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The Israel-Gaza crisis, explained in less than 3 minutes
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Tong-Ann Sytwu posted on 2014/07/28Want to understand the Israel-Gaza crisis without getting lost in the news? This quick explainer breaks down the conflict, covering everything from rocket attacks to the humanitarian crisis, using simple sentence structures perfect for boosting your comprehension. You'll gain valuable knowledge and cultural depth while picking up key vocabulary for understanding international affairs!
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