Vocabulary
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- carry out
- keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- consider: To think carefully about something
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- strike: To hit something
- military: Army or armed forces
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- seek: To ask someone for help
- favor: Support or approval from people
- contain: To keep something from spreading
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- leave: To go away from; depart
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- collective: Business owned or controlled by its workers
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- exert: To make something have an effect on something else
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- evacuation: Sending to a safer place because of danger
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
- cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- suburb: Residential area on the outskirts of a city
- guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- rank: To rate or class things
- composure: Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness
- barrage: Continued fire of weapons or verbal utterances
- plume: Bird's feather, especially when colorful
- assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
- stronghold: Castle, fort etc. place that is fortified or secure
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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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Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburb, targeting Hezbollah sites
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/02Dive into the latest news from Beirut as Israeli strikes target Hezbollah sites! You'll pick up essential vocabulary related to conflict and displacement, and gain a deeper understanding of this complex situation through real-world reporting.
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