Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- set off: To start a journey
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- band together: To unite or form a group for a particular purpose.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- set up
- power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- strip of: A long, narrow piece of something.
- on credit: Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
- spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
- agricultural products: Goods produced through agriculture, including crops and livestock.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- churn out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- poverty: State of being poor
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- neutral: Something with pH value of 7
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- military: Army or armed forces
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- communist: Believer in communism
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- persecution: Act of treating badly due to race, religion etc.
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- prevail: To be successful against enemy/problem
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
- land: Region or country
- revive: To return to life, good health, strength etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- soviet: Elected government council in a communist country
- segregation: Forced separation of people by race, color etc.
- embargo: Order from a government which prohibits something
- israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- vietnam: A communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in
- blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
- agrarian: Concerning farming or land
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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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The United States of America - summary of the country's history
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Amy.Lin posted on 2019/11/14Ever wondered how the USA became the country it is today? This video dives into the fascinating history, from the American Revolution and Civil War all the way to the Cold War, giving you a chronological overview. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while exploring key moments in US history!
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