Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- going on: To continue doing something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- in terms of
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- work out
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- consist of
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- cut back: To use less of something
- fever dream: A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- concern about: To worry about something.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- build a bridge: To construct a bridge, typically for transportation or connection.
- of theirs: Belonging to them; their possession or property.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- round up: To bring together; gather; collect
- wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- under construction
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- draft up: To prepare a preliminary version of a document or plan.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- at random
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- in use: Being used at the present time.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- due to: Because of; owing to
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in excess of: More than.
- help out: To assist someone
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- break out
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- go to ground: Hide or disappear to avoid capture or trouble.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- huge: Very very large
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- countless: Being too many to be numbered or imagined
- century: Period of 100 years
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- skyscraper: Very tall building with many stories
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- land: Region or country
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- area: Amount of measured space
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- linear: Made of lines
- atrium: Open area in a building
- eviction: Action by a landlord compelling a tenant to leave
- desalination: Removal of salt (especially from sea water)
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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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Why Saudi Arabia’s $2 Trillion Line City is Failing
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/12Ever wondered about Saudi Arabia's massive 'The Line' city project? This video dives deep into why this ambitious car-free megaproject might be facing serious challenges, exploring everything from urban planning hurdles to potential water scarcity issues. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating insights into global mega-projects!
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