Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- sail through: To complete something easily and successfully.
- at dark: At the time when it becomes dark; evening or night.
- turn off
- at anchor: Being held in place by an anchor in water.
- further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- in ballast: Refers to a ship carrying only ballast to stay stable without cargo.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- have to: Must do
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- couple: To join something to something else
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- mandate: To order that something is done
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- ambiguous: Able to be understood in more than one way
- increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- sanction: Official support or approval
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
- crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
- maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
- prescribe: (Of doctors) to say what medicine should be taken
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- daily: Happening every day
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- intercept: To stop or catch something while it is moving
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
- datum: Item of factual information
- laden: Being weighted down by a large amount of something
- port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
- identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
- embargo: Order from a government which prohibits something
- blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
- registry: Place where official records are kept
- unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
- inbound: Directed or moving inward or toward a center
- ballast: Weight that steadies a sea vessel in 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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How ships are trying to break through the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/17Ever wondered how ships try to get around blockades? This fascinating BBC News report dives into the clever tactics used in the Strait of Hormuz, explaining 'going dark' and 'AIS spoofing' with real-world examples. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to maritime tracking and sanctions evasion while learning about this high-stakes geopolitical situation!
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