Vocabulary
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- bring about: To cause to happen
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- set up
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- strike: To hit something
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- conduct: Your behavior
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- reliable: Being likely to be true; believable
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- hostility: Hostile action; an act of war
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- suspicion: Feeling that something or something is doubtful
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- pragmatic: Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- land: Region or country
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
- revere: To give someone great respect and loyalty
- militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
- clerical: Connected with office work
- assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
- hardline: Extreme and stubborn in your beliefs or opinions
- ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran
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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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What if the Iranian regime can’t be overthrown? Lyse Doucet analysis | BBC News
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/06Ever wondered about the future of Iran and what happens if the current regime stays in power? Lyse Doucet from BBC News offers a deep dive into this complex geopolitical situation, giving you insights into regime change, the nuclear program, and military actions. You'll boost your vocabulary with terms like 'precision strikes' and 'ballistic missiles' while gaining a richer understanding of the region's cultural depth!
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