Vocabulary
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- military: Army or armed forces
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- fertilizer: Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- datum: Item of factual information
- ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- bombing: To attack with explosives
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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 2026/06/08The US economy is facing a perfect storm of slowing growth and rising inflation, and this video breaks down exactly why! You'll get a fascinating look at how global events, like the conflict in Iran, can directly impact everything from oil prices to grocery bills, and learn key terms like 'stagflation' to understand these complex economic shifts.
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