Vocabulary
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- important: Having power or authority
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- point: An item to be discussed
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- diversify: To make or become more varied
- coercion: Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
- carrot: Reward offered to make someone do something
- kinetic: Of or relating to movement
- geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
- semiconductor: Silicon chip used in computers
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- automotive: Concerning cars
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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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Why a war over Taiwan would hit Europe hard | The Dip Podcast
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/12Ever wondered how a conflict over Taiwan could actually impact Europe? This episode of The Dip Podcast dives deep into the potential economic fallout, exploring how disruptions could cost trillions and affect global trade routes. You'll hear expert insights and pick up key phrases for discussing complex geopolitical and economic issues.
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