Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- in terms of
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- been there, done that: To have already experienced something and be tired of it.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- get between: To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
- coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- drum up: To try to get support or interest from people for something.
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- lead to: To result in some action
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look back: To think about past events
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- primary purpose: The main or most important aim or reason for something.
- lose out
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- going on: To continue doing something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- role: Character played by an actor
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- land: Region or country
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- deep: Complex and important
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- part: Division of a book
- mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
- lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
- crater: Large hole in ground caused by heavy impact
- geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
- journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
- carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
- reed: Person's name
- geology: Study of the Earth's rocks, soil etc.
- whiz: To move fast, making whistling or whoosh sound
- phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
- gee: Give a command to a horse to turn to right
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/17Ever wondered if the Artemis II mission is really worth all the hype and billions of dollars? This BBC News deep dive explores the fascinating space geopolitics and lunar science behind the mission, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to space exploration along the way!
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