Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in terms of
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- such as: For example; like
- at the moment: At this time; now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- strike: To hit something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- catastrophic: Causing a lot of damage or suffering
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- military: Army or armed forces
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- apparatus: Tools or instruments used for a specific activity
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- inception: Beginning or start of (institution or business)
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- airborne: Being in the air
- projection: A prediction; guess about future developments
- coercion: Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- gamble: To play games to win money
- cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
- deduction: Reaching of a conclusion by using reasoning
- gambling: Act of betting money on events
- islamic: Concerning the culture and people of Islamic
- israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- deployment: Distribution of forces before battle or work
- operational: Being in working condition and ready to be used
- morph: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
- bunker: Section of a golf course that contains sand
- refuel: To put more fuel into a vehicle, etc.
- raptor: Carnivorous bird that hunts other animals
- blare: (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
- tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
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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 sends military assets to the Middle East as Israel-Iran conflict escalates | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/18Curious about the latest developments in the Middle East? This BBC News report dives into the US military's strategic deployment as tensions rise, perfect for boosting your knowledge and picking up advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and military operations. You'll get a deeper understanding of the complex situation while sharpening your English skills!
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