assault
US /əˈsɔlt/
UK /əˈsɔ:lt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone physically or emotionally
- Noun
- An attack on someone physically or emotionally
B1Moredeploy
US /dɪˈplɔɪ/
UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put into position (often a military operation)
- To put something into use or action.
B1TOEICMoredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Morefirsthand
US /'fɜ:st'hænd/
UK /'fɜ:st'hænd/
- Adjective
- Received directly from a source
C1Morehostile
US /ˈhɑstəl, -ˌtaɪl/
UK /ˈhɔstail/
- Adjective
- Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- Very difficult to live due to harsh conditions
B1Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMoresuspension
US /səˈspɛnʃən/
UK /səˈspenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid in which fine particles are suspended
- Act of temporarily interrupting an activity
B2Moretactical
US /ˈtæktɪkəl/
UK /ˈtæktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Doing things to get the result you want; planned
- Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
B2Moreterrain
US /təˈren/
UK /təˈreɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- An area of activity or knowledge.
B1Morevehicle
US /ˈvi:hɪkl/
UK /ˈvi:əkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- firsthand: Received directly from a source
- suspension: Liquid in which fine particles are suspended
- tactical: Doing things to get the result you want; planned
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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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Capitol TV's DISTRICT VOICES - Transporting Our Heroes with District 6 | iJustine
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Bryan Pai posted on 2014/12/04Ever wondered about the super-cool military vehicles from the Capitol? This video gives you an awesome "Vehicle Tour" of the SJ-7 Assault Transport, packed with "Advanced Vocabulary" about its "K5 Armor" and "Powertrain" that even "Military Enthusiasts" will love! You'll pick up some fantastic "Workplace Practical" terms and dive deep into the "Cultural Depth" of District 6.
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