Vocabulary
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- at least: As a minimum
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- afford: To make available, to provide
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- altogether: All things considered
- millennial: Concerning a millennium (a thousand years)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- mascot: Object, person or animal used to represent a team
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- hop: Dance party
- public: Owned by the government
- finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- terminal: End part of some structure or concept
- license: To give official permission to do something
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- equity: Condition of people being treated the same
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- bankruptcy: State of having no money and unable to pay debts
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
- lobby: Main entrance and waiting room of public building
- involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
- getaway: Rapid escape (as by criminals)
- afterthought: Addition not included in the original plan
- policymaker: Someone who makes and decides (government) plans
- intercity: Going from one city to another
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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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Why Cheap Bus Travel Is Disappearing In America | Business Insider Explains | Business Insider
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/10/26Remember those super cheap Megabus tickets? This video dives into why affordable intercity bus travel is becoming a thing of the past, exploring the bankruptcy of companies like Coach USA and the impact of a driver shortage. You'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary related to business and transportation while understanding a fascinating shift in how Americans travel!
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