Vocabulary
- in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- by the day: With each passing day; daily.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- amount: Quantity of something
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- shrink: To become smaller
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- valuable: Being useful or important
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- infinite: Being very large in amount
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
- circulation: Movement of blood through the body
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- solely: With no one or nothing else
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- piece: A counter in a board game
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- business: A company formed for making profit
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- hoard: Large amount of hidden (valuable) items
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- designate: To officially choose for a position; appoint
- abolish: To officially stop (a law or practice)
- unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
- fiat: Official order from a person of authority
- deflation: When prices of good/service fall instead of rising
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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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【TED-Ed】What gives a dollar bill its value? - Doug Levinson
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Ashley Chen posted on 2020/11/17Ever wondered why that dollar bill in your wallet is actually worth something? This fascinating TED-Ed video breaks down the concept of fiat money and how things like the Federal Reserve influence its value, making it a super practical way to boost your understanding of economics and pick up some advanced vocabulary!
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