Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in terms of
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- per annum: By the year; each year
- set up
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- lead to: To result in some action
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- not limited to: Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- physically challenged: A euphemism for having a physical disability.
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- on time
- due to: Because of; owing to
- on the face of it: Based on first impressions; seemingly.
- think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- amount: Quantity of something
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
- mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- require: To demand that someone does something
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- extensive: Large; full or complete
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- durable: Able to stay in good condition for a long time
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- fully: Completely or entirely
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- procedure: A medical operation
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
- portal: Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
- provision: Clause in a legal document
- ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
- upload: To transfer a file or data to the internet
- lad: A boy or young man; any man
- calamity: An event that causes great harm or distress
- constituency: Group of voters in a specific area
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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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Podcast: In Conversation with MoSPI Secretary about MPLADS |16 August, 2024
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Hugo posted on 2025/02/22Ever wondered how government funds make a real difference in communities? This engaging interview with the MoSPI Secretary dives deep into the MPLADS scheme, offering a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with terms like 'e-Sakshi portal' and 'PFMS'. You'll gain insights into citizen participation and policy implementation that are super useful for understanding workplace discussions!
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