Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- emergency response: The actions taken to deal with an unexpected and dangerous event.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- at least: As a minimum
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- regardless of
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- require: To demand that someone does something
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- coordinate: To match styles or colors that go well together
- blow: To move something using air
- click: To work well with someone or something
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- ammunition: Supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- public: Owned by the government
- replace: To use instead of something else
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- browse: To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore
- expiration: Coming to an end of a period, validity
- part: Division of a book
- cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
- aerial: Being done, living or seen in the air
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- datum: Item of factual information
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- convoy: Group of moving vehicles, e.g. of an army/navy
- hijack: To take control of a plane, etc. by force
- grainy: Composed of or covered with small particles
- doe: Female deer, reindeer, rabbit or hare
- interstate: Connecting or running through two or more states
- plutonium: Radioactive metallic element
- warhead: Part of the missile that contains the explosive
- transporter: Vehicle used for moving other vehicles
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
How the US Transports Its Nuclear Weapons
0
林宜悉 posted on 2024/03/02Ever wondered how the US transports its nuclear weapons? This video dives deep into the fascinating world of nuclear logistics and warhead maintenance, revealing the incredible security measures involved in classified convoys. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to the Department of Energy's secure transportation operations!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
