Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at least: As a minimum
- got to: To arrive at some place
- green light
- in terms of
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- deal with
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- for Africa: Intended specifically for the continent of Africa.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- speed up: To move more quickly
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- longer lasting: Continuing or enduring for a greater amount of time.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- under consideration: Being thought about or discussed, typically before a decision is made.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- herd mentality: The tendency for people's behavior or beliefs to conform to those of the group to which they belong.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- as intended: In the way that was planned or meant to happen.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- do over: To repeat an action; do something again
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- in reaction to: As a response to something.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- going on: To continue doing something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- parties involved: The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- American: Person from the USA
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
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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 Holds a Press Conference at the U.S.-African Leaders Summit
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/09/09Ever wondered about the real outcomes of international summits? President Obama shares key progress from the U.S.-African Leaders Summit, covering exciting new trade deals, investments in electricity, and efforts to empower women and build stronger health systems. You'll also hear practical language about governance, security cooperation, and combating corruption that's super useful for understanding global affairs!
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