Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- at the moment: At this time; now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- going on: To continue doing something
- such as: For example; like
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- green light
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- bring about: To cause to happen
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
- cap in hand: To approach humbly or with a request, often seeking favor.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- sign away: To officially give up rights or control over something by signing.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- at least: As a minimum
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- financial: Involving money
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- huge: Very very large
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- aid: To help others and provide things
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- defense: Argument in support of something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
- ammunition: Supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- act: To behave in a certain way
- verify: To prove that something is right, accurate or true
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
- artillery: Guns used by the military larger than machine guns
- transatlantic: Going across the Atlantic Ocean
- nick: Person's name
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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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US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News
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JQz7 posted on 2025/03/04Ever wondered about the shifting alliances in global defense? This BBC News report dives into the US pausing military aid to Ukraine and Europe's response, perfect for boosting your understanding of international affairs and picking up advanced vocabulary related to defense and diplomacy. You'll get a deeper cultural insight into current geopolitical events!
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