Vocabulary
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- shift: To change in position or direction
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- comprehensive: Including most or all things
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
- important: Having power or authority
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- unbearable: Not able to be accepted or tolerated
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- perpetuate: To make something continue for a long time
- earnest: Serious; determined; not light-hearted
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- part: Division of a book
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- inquiry: Process of seeking information
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- ethos: Guiding principles of a group
- ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- interim: Acting or being used for a limited period of time
- deflect: To cause to turn in a different direction
- shortly: Quickly; soon; in a moment
- stabilization: Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
- decease: To die
- jihad: Holy war that Muslims take part in to defend Islam
- rename: To change the name of something or someone
- tel: Short form of 'telephone', used with phone numbers
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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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Many obstacles blocking phase two of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/25Ever wondered about the complex negotiations behind international conflicts? This DW News report dives deep into the obstacles facing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, giving you a chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to political and military terms. You'll gain valuable insights into cultural depth and knowledge learning through this engaging news analysis.
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