Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
- at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- deal with
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- hold the line: To wait on the telephone.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- at least: As a minimum
- rein in: To control or limit something.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- fire away: To start to ask questions
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- express: To send something by fast mail
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
- seek: To ask someone for help
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- leave: To go away from; depart
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- committee: Group of people who do or decide something
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- purge: To make clear/clean by getting rid of evil/waste
- act: To behave in a certain way
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- employee: Person who works for someone else for payment
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- workforce: The total number of working people
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- swamp: Area of land that is wet or covered with water
- allegiance: Loyalty
- administrative: Concerning managing an organization
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- oversight: A mistake; something you forget to do
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- congressional: Concerning the US congress
- history: Established pattern or record
- hill: High land not as high as a mountain
- democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
- rein: Control; limitation
- governance: Way a government is run; function of a government
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
- strategist: Expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
- institutional: Being related or similar to an institution
- subpoena: Legal document forcing a witness to give evidence
- buyout: Acquisition of a company by purchasing its stock
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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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Employee or the boss? More Republicans 'nervous' about Trump's 'hatchet man' Musk
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VT Jeff posted on 2025/02/06Ever wondered what's going on behind the scenes in government agencies? This video dives into the fascinating world of federal workforce changes, discussing everything from potential buyouts to USAID cuts and the impact of figures like Elon Musk. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to national security and workplace dynamics, making it a great way to boost your English knowledge while staying informed!
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