Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in terms of
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- deal with
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- at least: As a minimum
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- interact with
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- bring about: To cause to happen
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- bargain for: To expect or anticipate something, especially unexpectedly.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- bang for the buck: The best value or return for the money spent.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- get hands on: Involving active participation and direct experience.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- sum up
- break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
- at the moment: At this time; now
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- fight tooth and nail: Fight fiercely and with maximum effort to achieve or defend something.
- for lack of trying: Without failing due to insufficient effort; despite much effort.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- balance out: To make or become more equal to another thing
- coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- bring back: To cause to remember
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- loaded gun: A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
- set up
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- come apart: To break into separate pieces
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- roll back
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- act: To behave in a certain way
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- international: Of or relating to several countries
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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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President Obama Speaks at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council Annual Meeting
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Howard Chen posted on 2014/02/24Ever wondered how President Obama tackled big issues like the Affordable Care Act and economic recovery? This video dives into his insights from the Wall Street Journal CEO Council, offering you a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with terms related to business, policy, and negotiation. You'll gain cultural depth and practical workplace language while hearing solutions-focused discussions with business leaders!
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