Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- lead to: To result in some action
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in light of: Because of; considering
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- in terms of
- deal with
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- at least: As a minimum
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- carry out
- blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- holding out hope: To continue to hope that something will happen, even if it seems unlikely.
- read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
- in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- such as: For example; like
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- strength: Condition of being strong
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- respect: To follow the established rules
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- jasmine: Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell
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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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FULL: Karoline Leavitt White House press briefing | June 19, 2025
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