Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- pass a bill: To approve a proposed law.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- deal with
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
- off the face of the earth: To vanish completely and become impossible to find.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- work out
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- deal out: To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
- open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- go away: To go on vacation
- all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- vote up: To approve or support something by voting for it.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
- military: Army or armed forces
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- require: To demand that someone does something
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
- verge: Brink or threshold
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- proxy: Person authorized to act for another
- swarm: Large group of flying insects moving together
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- apocalyptic: Involving great disaster or destruction
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- lunatic: Old use, offensive a crazy person
- credible: Believable; that can be believed or trusted
- asymmetrical: Having no balance; not the same on both sides
- unstable: (Of a chair, etc.) likely to move, fall etc.
- grievance: Feeling of being treated unfairly
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- plutonium: Radioactive metallic element
- hegemonic: (Of countries) dominatineering; controlling
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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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'I want this recorded for history': Marco Rubio’s 2015 Iran warning resurfaces and looks spot on
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Vera Wang posted on 2026/03/20Wow, Marco Rubio's 2015 warning about the Iran nuclear deal sounds incredibly spot-on today! You'll dive into complex vocabulary related to international security and pick up advanced terms while exploring this fascinating historical moment. This is a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of Middle East security and practice listening to a passionate Senate floor speech!
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