Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- in terms of
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- set up
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- look back: To think about past events
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- by comparison to: When compared with something else; in relation to.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- rough it: To live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in league: Secretly working together to deceive or harm others.
- in gross: As a whole; total without division.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- in full effect: Fully operational or in complete force.
- on notice: Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- on the order of: Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
- in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- force into: To compel someone to do something against their will.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- well-oiled machine: A system or organization that operates very efficiently.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- under fire: Being heavily criticized.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stick by
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- regardless of
- weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- at least: As a minimum
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- work out
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- barely: Only just; just possible
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- military: Army or armed forces
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
- grit: Strong determination
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- joint: Body parts where bones meet and can move together
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- operation: Business or company, or its activities
- great: Very good; better than before
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
- commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- bravery: Quality allowing someone to do courageous things
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- venezuela: A republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in; rich in oil
- flawlessly: Having no imperfections or errors
- gallantry: Exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger
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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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LIVE: Trump speaks after US strikes on Venezuela, Maduro capture
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/03Get the inside scoop on a major US military operation with this live address from Donald Trump! You'll hear firsthand about the "spectacular assault" on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, picking up key phrases like "overwhelming American military power" and "narco-terrorism" along the way.
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