Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- set up
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- have to: Must do
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- strength: Condition of being strong
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- military: Army or armed forces
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- fill: To make something full
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
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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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【TED】Benedetta Berti: The surprising way groups like ISIS stay in power (The surprising way groups like ISIS stay in power | Benedetta Berti)
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王奕天 posted on 2015/11/05Ever wondered how groups like ISIS manage to stay in power? Benedetta Berti dives into the surprising governance strategies these non-state armed groups use, going beyond just conflict. You'll pick up some really useful advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and peacebuilding in this fascinating talk!
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