Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
- beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
- give away
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- going on: To continue doing something
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
- keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- front and back: On both the front and rear surfaces.
- look back: To think about past events
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
- internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
- physical things: Tangible objects that can be touched or seen; material items.
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
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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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Jeremy Rifkin on the Fall of Capitalism and the Internet of Things
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Vicky posted on 2014/10/05Ever wondered how the 'Internet of Things' could change capitalism as we know it? This video dives deep into concepts like the 'Collaborative Commons' and 'zero marginal cost,' giving you a fantastic chance to boost your advanced vocabulary and cultural understanding. You'll gain insights into technological disruption and the future of the platform economy!
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