Vocabulary
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- going on: To continue doing something
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in light of: Because of; considering
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- have to: Must do
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- compromise: To weaken your position or views
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- dread: To await with great fear
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- role: Character played by an actor
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
- deep: Complex and important
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- succession: Act of officially taking over someone's position
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- defiant: Refusing to obey (rules, parent); resistant
- hereditary: Passing from parents to children
- gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
- successor: Person who takes over the position of another
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- defiance: Unashamed opposition or refusal to abide by rules
- elevation: Height of a place
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- contention: Having the possibility of winning
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- hymn: Religious song that praises God
- 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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Iran's new choice of leader shows "a message of defiance" | DW News
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/09Curious about the message Iran's new leadership choice sends to the world? This DW News analysis dives deep into the potential succession and what it means for regional politics, offering you a chance to boost your vocabulary with terms like "Supreme Leader" and "dynastic succession"!
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