Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- such as: For example; like
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- going on: To continue doing something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- tv show: A television program.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- slightly: Only a little
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- chill: State of being a little cold
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- examine: (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
- unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- frightening: To make someone afraid or nervous
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- metaphorically: In a metaphorical manner
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- shiver: Act of shaking from fear or cold
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- comrade: Someone you work or fight side by side with
- informally: In a casual or relaxed way
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
- smuggle: To illegally bring goods/people into a place
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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North Korea’s secrets revealed by phone: Study: BBC Learning English from the News
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/06/07Ever wondered about life inside North Korea? This fascinating BBC Learning English video uses a news story about a smartphone to reveal some surprising details about the country and its strict rules. You'll pick up useful political vocabulary and learn about phone surveillance and censorship in a way that's easy to understand!
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