Vocabulary
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- until further notice: Up to an unknown time in the future when more information is given.
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- lead to: To result in some action
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- in terms of
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- call the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- strike: To hit something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
- military: Army or armed forces
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- respect: To follow the established rules
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- defense: Argument in support of something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
- escalation: An increase in severity
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- 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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US bases face second round of retaliatory Iranian attacks
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/11Tensions are escalating as the US and Iran trade strikes, with President Trump issuing a stark warning. This video breaks down the latest developments, including strikes on Iranian capabilities and Iran's response targeting US bases, offering insights into the complex diplomatic and military maneuvers at play. You'll hear key phrases like "trading new strikes" and "negotiate through bombs" that capture the intensity of the situation.
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