Vocabulary
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in good conscience: Without violating one's moral principles; with a clear conscience.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- have to: Must do
- work out
- at present: Currently; now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- consider: To think carefully about something
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- military: Army or armed forces
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- conscience: Ability to sense what is right or wrong
- defense: Argument in support of something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- point: An item to be discussed
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- adhere: To support a cause, political party, religion
- business: A company formed for making profit
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- frontier: Border crossing between countries
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- theoretical: Concerning the unproved aspects of a subject
- classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
- uphold: To support to keep it being used as it should
- deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- bespoke: Custom-made
- pentagon: A five-sided shape
- disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
- standpoint: Mental position from which things are viewed
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- locust: Insect similar to a grasshopper, that can swarm
- ultimatum: Final demand or proposition
- blacklist: To put on a list of things to be avoided
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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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Anthropic AI rejects Pentagon's weapons & surveillance ultimatum
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/27Ever wondered how AI companies navigate ethical dilemmas with defense contracts? This video dives into Anthropic's decision to reject the Pentagon's demands for weapons and surveillance tech, offering you advanced vocabulary and insights into AI safety and workplace practicalities. You'll gain a deeper understanding of complex sentence structures and the cultural nuances surrounding AI development and its impact on society.
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