Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- deal with
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in terms of
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- at least: As a minimum
- carry out
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in other news: Used to introduce a different or additional news topic.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- up to snuff: Meeting the required standard; satisfactory.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
- lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- rein in: To control or limit something.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- convict: Person in prison
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
- homeland: Country where you were born
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
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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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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, May 22, 2025
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Tomoya Waki posted on 2025/06/14Ever wondered what goes on in a White House press briefing? You'll get an inside look at discussions on topics like the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and immigration enforcement, picking up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures along the way! This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your English while learning about current events and cultural depth.
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