Vocabulary
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- have to: Must do
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- take stock: To review or assess a situation.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- military installations: Multiple military bases or facilities.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- pyrrhic victory: A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost like defeat.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- well-oiled machine: A system or organization that operates very efficiently.
- run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
- against time: Working under pressure to meet a deadline; in a race to finish something quickly.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in terms of
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- extreme: Very great in degree
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- strike: To hit something
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
- realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- leave: To go away from; depart
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- previously: At an earlier time
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- important: Having power or authority
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- brutality: Extremely mean or violent act or treatment
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- oppression: Treatment of people to limit their freedom
- blackout: When the electric power is off; outage
- execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
- opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
- enact: To make a bill into law
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- escalation: An increase in severity
- repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
- gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
- participation: Act of being involved in something
- unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
- airspace: Area in the sky controlled by a country
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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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Thousands feared killed: What options are left for Iran's protesters | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/15Dive into the complex situation in Iran with DW News and understand the options for protesters facing human rights abuses. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to internet blackouts and revolutionary courts, perfect for deepening your cultural and political knowledge.
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