Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- going on: To continue doing something
- break out
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
- side against: To support one party in opposition to another.
- set up
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in terms of
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- military: Army or armed forces
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- huge: Very very large
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- communist: Believer in communism
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- part: Division of a book
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- semiconductor: Silicon chip used in computers
- blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
- unification: The state of being joined or united or linked
- nationalist: Person who strongly loves their country
- generational: Concerning people born at about the same time
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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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Could China actually invade Taiwan? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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妮娜 posted on 2026/02/12Ever wondered if China might invade Taiwan? This BBC World Service podcast dives deep into the geopolitics, exploring the semiconductor supply chain and the tensions in the Taiwan Strait. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to international relations and gain a richer understanding of this critical global issue!
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