Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- going on: To continue doing something
- ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- such as: For example; like
- turn into: To change to become something else
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- military: Army or armed forces
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- address: Exact street location of a place
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- daily: Happening every day
- diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
- battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
- annex: An extension to a main building
- operational: Being in working condition and ready to be used
- spokesperson: Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose
- illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
- frontline: Front, especially one between military positions
- logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
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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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Fuel shortages in Crimea expose pressure from Ukrainian strikes | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/10Wondering how Ukrainian strikes are impacting fuel and food supplies in Crimea? This video breaks down the situation, explaining the knock-on effects of disrupted supply chains and showing you real-world phrases like 'fuel rationing' and 'food shortages' in context. It's a fascinating look at how current events affect everyday life and the economy!
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