Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- at least: As a minimum
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- with cause: With a justified reason or legal grounds.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- belly up: To fail or go bankrupt.
- in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
- cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- have to: Must do
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out of work
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- march on: To continue with a journey or task despite difficulties.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- great: Very good; better than before
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- American: Person from the USA
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
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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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The Great Depression: Crash Course US History #33
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Eating posted on 2014/11/02Ever wondered what really caused the Great Depression? John Green breaks down the banking crisis and the New Deal in this super engaging Crash Course episode, perfect for anyone curious about economics! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and get a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history.
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