Vocabulary
- under wraps: Kept secret or confidential.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
- material: Cloth; fabric
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- strike: To hit something
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- deception: Use of trickery to make someone believe an untruth
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- altitude: Height of something above sea level
- leave: To go away from; depart
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- submarine: Ship that travels above and below the sea
- stockpile: Large supply of something kept for future use
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- minimal: The smallest possible; least
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- comprise: To be made up of (different parts)
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- stealth: Manner of moving so as to avoid being seen
- pentagon: A five-sided shape
- decoy: Thing used to trap someone by distracting them
- bunker: Section of a golf course that contains sand
- ordinance: Law, especially a local one; statute
- buster: Way of addressing a man
- refuel: To put more fuel into a vehicle, etc.
- airspace: Area in the sky controlled by a country
- tomahawk: A North American axe
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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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The Tactics Behind Trump’s Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Facilities | WSJ
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/06/24Ever wondered about the high-tech tactics behind major global events? This video dives deep into the strategies and advanced vocabulary used in a potential strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, featuring insights from security analysts. You'll pick up crucial terms like 'B-2 Spirit' and 'bunker buster' while learning about complex international affairs!
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