Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- crunch time: A critical period when extra effort is needed.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- crunch: To crush something into pieces
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- important: Having power or authority
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
- piece: A counter in a board game
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- theft: Act of stealing
- guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- giveaway: Gift of public resources to benefit a small group
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
- takeaway: Employee benefit deleted in union contract
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- unwanted: Not desired
- simplify: To make something easier to do, use or understand
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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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Ukraine: Presidents discuss end to war: BBC Learning English from the News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/06Want to understand the latest news on the war in Ukraine and boost your English vocabulary at the same time? This BBC Learning English episode dives into diplomatic talks, teaching you essential news vocabulary and useful phrasal verbs like 'crunch talks' and 'head something off'. It's a fantastic way to improve your English while staying informed about important global events!
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