Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in terms of
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- lead to: To result in some action
- on an equal footing: Having the same rights, status, or opportunities.
- such as: For example; like
- in conjunction with: Together with; along with
- in light of: Because of; considering
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- out of pocket: Having spent more money than one has received.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- change over: To switch from one thing to another.
- aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- extended period: A long duration of time.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- certainly possible: Definitely able to happen or be done.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- due to: Because of; owing to
- look back: To think about past events
- put forth: To bring into existence
- left out: To forget; omit
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in force: In large numbers or with great strength
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- mortgage payments: Regular installments paid towards the repayment of a mortgage loan.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- above water: Not in debt or trouble; surviving or managing successfully.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
- in layman's terms: Express using simple language for non-experts.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- at this juncture: At this particular moment or point in time.
- long: Person's name
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- financial: Involving money
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- central: Being in the middle
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- additional: Further or added
- fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- price: Person's name
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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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Press Conference with Chairman of the FOMC, Ben S. Bernanke
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/10/25Ever wondered how big economic decisions are made? Dive into a real FOMC press conference with Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and pick up advanced vocabulary related to monetary policy, inflation, and unemployment. This is a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of complex sentence structures and learn key terms investors listen for!
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