Vocabulary
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- consider: To think carefully about something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- military: Army or armed forces
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- role: Character played by an actor
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- confrontation: A disagreement or argument
- administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
- bilateral: Involving two groups of people or two countries
- chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- pact: Agreement between people or countries
- entirety: State of being complete
- preparedness: State of being ready or prepared for use or action
- bale: Large amount of material wrapped or tied together
- marshal: Person who has a high position in the military
- oft: Many times; at short intervals
- southwestern: From the south west
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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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India-Pakistan: Return of diplomacy?
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/02Could shifting geopolitics lead to peace talks between India and Pakistan? This video dives into a surprising statement from an RSS leader that's sparked chatter about renewed diplomacy, even as military tensions remain high. You'll hear insightful analysis on whether this is a genuine thaw or just 'testing the waters,' and pick up key phrases for discussing international relations.
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