Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- cancel out: To neutralize or negate the effect of something else.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- spit on: To show contempt for someone by spitting towards or onto them.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- marching orders: Official orders given to a soldier or unit to move to a new location or begin a specific operation.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- clear out: To empty things out of a place
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- strength: Condition of being strong
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- military: Army or armed forces
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- superficial: On the surface only; not deep
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
- defense: Argument in support of something
- authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- juvenile: Concerning young people or children
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- adhere: To support a cause, political party, religion
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- shave: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
- bulge: To curve outward from the surface, as when full
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- homeless: Having no home; living on the streets
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- dead: Not alive
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- maniac: Violent, mentally ill person
- department: Division of a larger part or organization
- disconnect: To separate something from something else
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- recruitment: Act of enlisting people into the army
- pentagon: A five-sided shape
- camp: A (military) base
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- parrot: Brightly colored bird with hooked beak
- hawk: Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
- demonic: Extremely evil or cruel
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
- ferocity: Strength of an emotion or act; anger or cruelty
- riff: Short series of repeated notes in music
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
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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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Hegseth Lectures "Fat Generals" and Trump Threatens War Against U.S. Cities | The Daily Show
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張宇睿 posted on 2025/10/08Ever wondered what's really going on with military leadership and political rhetoric? This clip dives into some wild statements made about military fitness, appearance standards, and even using U.S. cities as training grounds, offering a look at some pretty intense political commentary. You'll hear phrases like 'de-wokificationing' and 'F-A-F-O' used in a political context, giving you a chance to understand some very specific, charged language.
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