Vocabulary
- abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- set up
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- rational: Able to think clearly
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- inherently: As an essential part of
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
- seek: To ask someone for help
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
- land: Region or country
- expansion: Making or becoming larger
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- part: Division of a book
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- cooperate: To work together with, to assist someone
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- positively: In a manner showing agreement or support for
- median: Being in the middle or average
- geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
- irrespective: In spite of everything; ignoring drawbacks
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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's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/01/11Curious about Taiwan's stance on peace with Beijing? This video dives into the election frontrunner's vows, offering a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to international relations and security. You'll gain insights into cross-strait tensions and the status quo policy, all while boosting your knowledge learning!
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