Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- window down: To lower a car window to let air in.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- in a suit: Wearing a suit of clothes.
- dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- press on: To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
- rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- knock down: To hit something so it falls down
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- slippery slope: An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- next to: Being located along side another
- constant battle: A continuous and persistent struggle or conflict.
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- formerly known as: Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
- on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
- slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- strength: Condition of being strong
- dude: Form of address for a man
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- military: Army or armed forces
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- endless: Having or appearing to have no end
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- mercy: Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
- defense: Argument in support of something
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- operation: Business or company, or its activities
- badge: Material with a pin to show membership in a group
- great: Very good; better than before
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- fury: Rage; violent anger
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- department: Division of a larger part or organization
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- homeland: Country where you were born
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
- 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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Jon Stewart on Trump's Iran Attack & Kosta on War Updates and Kristi Noem's Ouster | The Daily Show
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張宇睿 posted on 2026/03/17Ever wondered how Jon Stewart breaks down complex political events? This video dives into Trump's actions regarding Iran and war updates, packed with advanced vocabulary and cultural insights you won't want to miss! You'll pick up tons of new words and understand the nuances of political commentary like a pro.
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