Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- from power: To lose control or position of authority.
- crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- extreme: Very great in degree
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- consider: To think carefully about something
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- conduct: Your behavior
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- 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
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- consolidate: To combine into one; make bigger or stronger
- conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- due: When something is required or expected
- destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- soil: Conditions in which something develops
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
- crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- widely: To a large degree; over a large range
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- solace: Comfort in sorrow or trouble; consolation
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
- back: Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
- landslide: Slide of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
- wrath: (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
- cartel: Groups united for a common (illegal) action
- militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
- illegitimate: Contrary to or forbidden by law
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- constitutionally: According to a nations constitution
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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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US charges Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro with drugs and weapons offences | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/03Ever wondered about the complex world of international relations and legal charges? This BBC News report dives deep into the US charges against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, offering a fantastic opportunity to boost your vocabulary on topics like narco-terrorism and geopolitical tension. You'll gain valuable insights into current events while sharpening your understanding of complex sentence structures!
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