Vocabulary
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- have to: Must do
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in terms of
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- against the world: Feeling alone in opposition to everyone else.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
- defect to: To abandon one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
- rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- authenticity: Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
- depict: To represent or describe something using words
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- empower: To give someone a power or ability
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- defect: Fault in someone or something
- certification: Official or legal permission to do something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- suspicion: Feeling that something or something is doubtful
- public: Owned by the government
- modify: To make minor change to something
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- privileged: Having advantages given to only certain people
- compel: To force someone to do something
- derive: To come from another thing
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- administrator: Someone involved in the running of an organization
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- anonymously: Without stating your name; secretly
- analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
- consulate: Residence or office premises of a counsel
- domestically: With respect to your own country
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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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Zenn posted on 2013/06/30Ever wondered about the real story behind Edward Snowden and the NSA leaks? This fascinating interview dives deep into mass surveillance and whistleblowing, giving you a unique look at complex ethical dilemmas. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to intelligence and civil liberties while getting a real cultural insight!
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