Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- such as: For example; like
- often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- mental: Concerning the mind
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- intention: Aim or purpose
- account: An advantage
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- investigation: Search for information about something
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- inflict: To make someone endure (something bad)
- justify: To give good reasons for something
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- modify: To make minor change to something
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
- resign: To leave a job because you want to
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- metaphorically: In a metaphorical manner
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- inquiry: Process of seeking information
- racial: Of or relating to race
- sloppy: (Of people) Not clean or orderly; messy
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
- classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- distort: To change the shape, appearance, or sound
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- choir: Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
- authoritative: Being or from a knowledgeable or reliable source
- bodily: By moving the whole of something
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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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Israel committing genocide in Gaza: UN commission: BBC Learning English from the News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/24Dive into a crucial news story with BBC Learning English as they break down the UN commission's inquiry into allegations of genocide in Gaza. You'll boost your English by mastering advanced vocabulary related to human rights and international law, perfect for understanding complex global events.
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