Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at sea
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- have to: Must do
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
- cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- at least: As a minimum
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- plug in
- turn on
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- infant: Child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
- compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
- act: To behave in a certain way
- cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
- liquor: Strong alcoholic beverage
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- breeze: To act in a confident way; walk, enter confidently
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- siege: Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- sincerely: With honesty and truthfulness
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- parole: Conditional release of a prisoner
- paw: Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
- snag: To catch something on something sharp
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- abyss: Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- giraffe: Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
- humane: Compassionate; thoughtful; acting like a human
- hitch: To ask for and get (a ride in someone's car)
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- insurrection: Rising up against established authority; rebellion
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides
- gala: A big party, as for a public celebration
- hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- fisherman: Man whose job is catching fish
- finisher: Someone who completes a race
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/18Stephen Colbert hilariously tackles the Insurrection Act, ICE training blunders, and the wild Mar-a-Lago rumors in this epic political satire! You'll not only laugh but also pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary related to law and international relations, making it a fun way to boost your English knowledge.
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