Vocabulary
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in the region of: Approximately around a certain amount or number.
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- give and take
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- strike: To hit something
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- military: Army or armed forces
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- sabotage: To destroy or damage, often secretly, to weaken
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- possess: To enter a person's mind or body as a spirit
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- intention: Aim or purpose
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- option: A choice
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- soil: Conditions in which something develops
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- defense: Argument in support of something
- civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- act: To behave in a certain way
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
- verge: Brink or threshold
- supervision: Act or process of watching, directing a task
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- escalation: An increase in severity
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
- unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- factual: Involving or being based upon evidence
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- quagmire: Soft wet area of low-lying land hard to walk on
- warhead: Part of the missile that contains the explosive
- aggressor: Country or person that starts a fight or conflict
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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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'We are going to continue this self-defence,' Iran's deputy foreign minister says | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/19Dive into the high-stakes world of international diplomacy with this BBC News report on Iran's stance in the Middle East! You'll pick up crucial vocabulary related to nuclear enrichment and geopolitical tensions, perfect for understanding complex global events.
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