Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in terms of
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- check out
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- tiny: Very, very small
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- military: Army or armed forces
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- land: Region or country
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- close: Almost; near
- exception: Something different or not included
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- surplus: More than is needed or wanted
- rank: To rate or class things
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- equipped: To provide with necessary materials or skills
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- ownership: State of having a legal right to possess something
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
- Asia: Largest continent with Europe on the west to form Eurasia
- formidable: Powerful; causing fear and deserving respect
- expel: To force a person to leave a place or organization
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
- conscription: Compulsory military service
- buyer: A person who buys, e.g. a customer in a store
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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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How Powerful is Singapore?
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鄭祐晨 posted on 2016/08/20Ever wondered how tiny Singapore became such a global powerhouse? This video dives into its impressive economy, strategic port, and military strength, giving you a fascinating look at one of the Four Asian Tigers. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and boost your knowledge learning with real-world insights!
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