Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- out of work
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- set up
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- pure and simple: Used to emphasize that something is exactly as stated, nothing more.
- walk on by: To pass by and ignore someone or something intentionally.
- deal with
- at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- carry out
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- at least: As a minimum
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- pass over: To cross or bypass
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- come up to: To meet expectations
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- work out
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at long last: After a long delay; finally.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- call: A order or request for action
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
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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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David Cameron: Speech to Conservative Party Conference 2014
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Pucca posted on 2016/06/24Ever wondered what goes into a major political speech? Dive into David Cameron's 2014 Conservative Party Conference address to hear about his economic plans and national security strategies, and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! This is a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of political discourse and patriotic language.
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