Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- sound bite: A short extract from a recorded interview or speech, used for broadcast.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- for instance: As an example.
- in terms of
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- role: Character played by an actor
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- leave: To go away from; depart
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- resign: To leave a job because you want to
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
- wildlife: All wild animals
- unacceptable: Not being or behaving in the correct or right way
- safeguard: To protect and ensure the safety of
- unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
- underworld: Criminals as a group
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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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Kushner-linked resort plan sparks protests in Albania | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/04Protests have erupted in Albania over a controversial luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner! This video dives into the "toxic mix" of concerns, from environmental impact in protected zones to accusations of corruption and state capture. You'll hear firsthand accounts and pick up key phrases for discussing complex political and environmental issues.
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