Vocabulary
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- see beyond: To understand deeper truths beyond surface.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- lead to: To result in some action
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- brutal: Extremely violent or mean
- afford: To make available, to provide
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- seek: To ask someone for help
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- defect: Fault in someone or something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- regard: Admiration or respect for a person or thing
- staff: Employees of a company
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- blackout: When the electric power is off; outage
- martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
- execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
- slaughter: Act of killing an animal to get its meat
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- massacre: Killing of a large number of people
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
- activist: A person who tries to change a government, society
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- wrestler: Fighter holding parts of their opponents body
- visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
- bombing: To attack with explosives
- murderous: That results in death(s)
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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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Iranian women’s football players drop asylum bid in Australia | DW News
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/16Ever wondered about the complex situations asylum seekers face? This news report dives into the compelling story of Iranian women's football players and their decision regarding asylum in Australia, offering insights into human rights and international affairs. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of real-world events!
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