Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- on notice: Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
- in terms of
- much anticipated: Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
- off script: Not following a prepared script; speaking or acting spontaneously.
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- military: Army or armed forces
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- blast: To attack someone with words
- address: Exact street location of a place
- acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- slam: To criticize sharply
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- delve: To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- own: To have something as your property
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- discourse: The study of how we write and speak
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- underway: Happening now
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- distort: To change the shape, appearance, or sound
- nick: Person's name
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- unfairly: In a way that is not right or does not involve equal treatment
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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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Trump: 'I wont use force' to take Greenland
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/21Ever wondered about international land deals? This video dives into Trump's surprising statements on acquiring Greenland and his take on US-Denmark relations, all from the World Economic Forum stage! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to foreign policy and international affairs, perfect for understanding complex global discussions.
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