Vocabulary
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- set on: To attack
- at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
- at least: As a minimum
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- regardless of
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- deal with
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- amount: Quantity of something
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- military: Army or armed forces
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- eerie: Strange, mysterious and frightening
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- circulation: Movement of blood through the body
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
- fill: To make something full
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- milestone: Significant event in your life (or in a project)
- eerily: In an unnatural mysterious manner
- firsthand: Received directly from a source
- unit: One apartment in a building
- anecdotal: Relying on stories, experiences, rather than fact
- retaliate: To take revenge for something harmful or wrong
- cartel: Groups united for a common (illegal) action
- erupt: To begin doing something or happen suddenly
- jarring: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- unleashed: To release or let an animal go
- diagonally: In the opposite lower corner or place
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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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El Mencho killed: US tourists take shelter as Mexico erupts in chaos
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/23Ever wondered what happens when cartel violence erupts in tourist hotspots like Puerto Vallarta? This CNN report dives into the chaos, offering an eyewitness account of the events surrounding El Mencho and the CJNG. You'll not only get a gripping look at real-world news but also pick up advanced vocabulary related to crime and security!
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