Vocabulary
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- log on: To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
- have to: Must do
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- go on: To continue doing something
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
- halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- persistence: Determination to keep doing even if it is hard
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- streamline: To make smooth or more efficient
- cyber: Concerning the internet
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
- seed: A person's children; offspring
- chlorine: Greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- decidedly: Without question and beyond doubt
- online: Connected to the internet
- hacker: Person accessing computers without permission
- slop: To carelessly let liquid fall out of cup, etc.
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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 appears to have conducted cyberattack against a U.S. company
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/13Ever wondered how cyberattacks target critical infrastructure? This video dives into a real-world case of Iran-linked hackers targeting a major medical device company, Stryker, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to cybersecurity along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your knowledge and practical English skills with insights into workplace security and international affairs.
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