Vocabulary
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- arbitrary: (Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- military: Army or armed forces
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- tempting: To make someone want something even if it's bad
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- civilization: A highly developed society
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- prosperous: Being successful and having a lot of money
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- reconciliation: Getting two figures/accounts to match financially
- pivotal: Having a lot of importance
- forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- mighty: Having great strength or great size
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- cornerstone: Stone at the outer corner of two joining walls
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- inclusive: Covering or including everything
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- escalation: An increase in severity
- call: A order or request for action
- actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- faction: Group within a larger group, with a different aim
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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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Remarks by the President on Egypt
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/08/16Ever wondered about the US stance on Middle East stability and Egypt's situation? This video dives deep into a White House statement on Egypt unrest, offering advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures you can use to discuss international affairs. You'll gain cultural insights and learn key terms related to human rights and national security!
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