Vocabulary
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- at a loss
- in terms of
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
- exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- factor: Something that influences a result
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- retailer: Merchant/store who sells goods at retail
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- hybrid: Formed from combining different things
- own: To have something as your property
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- mustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
- accessory: Someone who assisted with a crime
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- part: Division of a book
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
- storefront: Front display window of a store
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- live: To be alive
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- innovate: To introduce or create new things or make changes
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- gore: To wound by attacking with a knife, sharp horn etc.
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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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What Sets Nintendo Apart From Sony and Microsoft? | The Economics Of | WSJ
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Minjane posted on 2023/05/04Ever wondered what makes Nintendo's games so special compared to PlayStation or Xbox? This video dives into the fascinating economics behind Nintendo's success, from the iconic Mario to their innovative hybrid consoles. You'll pick up some great vocabulary about business and culture while exploring the magic of Nintendo!
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