Vocabulary
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- turn off
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- going on: To continue doing something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- prominent: Being important or well known
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- nuisance: A troublesome or annoying person or thing
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- mad: Very angry
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- bribe: Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
- host: Mass; a great number
- corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
- great: Very good; better than before
- mustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
- approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
- business: A company formed for making profit
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- revolt: Protest against authority; fight to take control
- paramount: More important/significant than all other things
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- bureau: Administrative unit of government
- settlement: Official agreement that ends an argument
- shave: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- stash: Supply of something that is hidden or stored
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- apology: Saying you are sorry about something
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- cranky: Easily irritated or annoyed
- barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
- vacation: Time off work used for relaxation or travel
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- scented: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- bathe: To be covered completely in something, e.g. light
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- pistachio: Greenish nuts used in cakes, ice cream etc.
- redo: To do over again
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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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Paramount’s Trump Settlement: A Big Fat Bribe | Jeffrey Epstein Never Dies | FIFA Trophy Row
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/17Stephen Colbert is back with a hilarious take on the Paramount settlement, the Epstein files, and a very questionable mustache! You'll not only get a good laugh but also pick up some great phrases for discussing workplace news and cultural topics.
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