Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- work out
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- descend on: To visit someone or a place unexpectedly and often in large numbers.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
- at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- furious: Extremely angry
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- aftermath: The bad result/situation after an event
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- staff: Employees of a company
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
- basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
- predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
- descend: To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
- heist: A burglary; a theft of a house or bank
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- rank: To rate or class things
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- inquiry: Process of seeking information
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- vanish: To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- usual: Being the way things occur most of the time
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- loot: To steal things after riots or disasters
- evasion: Act of evading; trying to escape from something
- uncommon: Not typical; not normal; unusual
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
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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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Millions of euros stolen in elaborate bank vault heist in Germany | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/31Wow, a massive bank vault heist in Germany! This news report dives deep into the crime, letting you pick up advanced vocabulary related to organized crime and police investigations. It's a fantastic chance to boost your English while learning about a real-life thriller!
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