Vocabulary
- ratchet up: To increase something by a series of small steps.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- neck and neck: So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- at a run: Moving fast by running.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- kick off: To start a football match.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- deal with
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
- have to: Must do
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- narrative: The telling of a story
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- option: A choice
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- role: Character played by an actor
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- unwind: To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
- mobility: Ability to move
- deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
- apt: Likely or having a tendency to act a certain way
- outgoing: Leaving a place or a position
- presidential: Concerning the president
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
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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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Colombia's presidential election set for high-stakes run-off | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/01Colombia's presidential election is heading to a nail-biting run-off, and this video breaks down the key issues! You'll hear from experts discussing the stark choice between peace negotiations and a tougher security approach, plus pick up vocabulary related to political campaigns and conflict resolution.
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