Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- keynote speech: A significant speech that sets out the central theme of a conference or meeting.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- lead to: To result in some action
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- much anticipated: Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- go on: To continue doing something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- under construction
- talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- amount: Quantity of something
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- pivotal: Having a lot of importance
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- defense: Argument in support of something
- destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- constructive: Having positive effective results
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- forefront: Part in the front or nearest; most prominent
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- bash: To hit something; to criticize
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- come: To arrive at a place
- unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
- geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
- ovation: Loud and long clapping from an audience
- transatlantic: Going across the Atlantic Ocean
- nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
- keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
- marketplace: Place where a public market is held
- bloc: People or nations with similar political aims
- erasure: Act of removing or destroying a thing
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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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EU's Kallas refutes US portrayal of Europe in decline at MSC 2026 | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/15Think Europe is in decline? Think again! DW News brings you a lively panel discussion from the Munich Security Conference where EU's Kallas directly refutes that narrative, offering a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to transatlantic relations and international policy.
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