Vocabulary
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take the fall: To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- plan ahead: To think about and make arrangements for something that will happen in the future.
- man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- have to: Must do
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- next to: Being located along side another
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- strike: To hit something
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- military: Army or armed forces
- 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
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- defense: Argument in support of something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- squad: A sports team
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- decoration: Making something more attractive or beautiful
- vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- installment: One of many payments you have to make
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- bin: Type of container, usually for trash
- enlighten: To cause someone to understand
- asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- can: Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- bitch: To aggressively complain about something
- brigade: Official group who give help or rescue
- swat: To hit, slap, or smack, e.g. so as to kill a fly
- ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
- congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
- cavalier: Gentleman trained in arms and horsemanship
- cash: Physical money (not credit card or digital)
- admiral: A person with a high rank in a navy
- jacket: Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
- beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
- oversize: Larger than normal for its kind
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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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Pete Hegseth Dodges War Crime Allegations & Melania Decks the WH Halls | The Daily Show
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張宇睿 posted on 2025/12/05Get ready for some laughs with The Daily Show as they tackle Pete Hegseth's war crime allegations and Melania's festive White House moments! You'll pick up on snappy political satire and everyday vocabulary perfect for understanding current events with a humorous twist.
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