Vocabulary
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- at least: As a minimum
- on a par: Equal to someone or something
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- in the dock: Position of someone being tried in court.
- in terms of
- terribly good: Extremely good; exceptionally pleasing or satisfying.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- foremost: Being the best or most important
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
- military: Army or armed forces
- dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- address: Exact street location of a place
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- require: To demand that someone does something
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
- investigation: Search for information about something
- civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
- testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
- prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
- perpetrator: Someone who commits a crime
- part: Division of a book
- liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
- speculative: Not based on sure knowledge; based on intuition
- prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- special: Being additional or extra
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- ukraine: A republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- ukrainian: Concerning the culture and people of Ukraine
- wife: Married woman
- shouldn: Shouldn't
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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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Ukraine war: What is the way ahead for war crime investigations? - BBC Newsnight
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林宜悉 posted on 2022/12/19Ever wondered how war crime investigations actually work on an international level? This BBC Newsnight video dives deep into the complexities of pursuing justice for crimes like those seen in Bucha, using advanced vocabulary related to international law and tribunals. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the legal challenges and potential pathways for accountability, making it a fantastic way to boost your knowledge and vocabulary!
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