Vocabulary
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- military: Army or armed forces
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- navigation: Act of finding and following the correct course
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- necessity: Something that you must have or do
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- composition: Piece of writing, music etc.
- dozen: 12 people or things
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- part: Division of a book
- defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- crucially: To an extremely important or necessary degree
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
- unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- multinational: Involving many countries
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- readiness: State of having been made ready or prepared
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
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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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UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/17Ever wondered how international tensions affect global trade routes? This video dives into the critical mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, packed with essential vocabulary like 'freedom of navigation' and 'multinational mission' that's super useful for understanding current events and professional discussions. You'll get a fantastic boost in advanced vocabulary while learning about crucial geopolitical and economic security topics!
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