Vocabulary
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- have to: Must do
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in terms of
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
- afford: To make available, to provide
- dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- account: An advantage
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- option: A choice
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- respond: To answer something or someone
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- chemotherapy: Treatment of diseases using chemicals
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
- overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- maternity: For or relating to the time of having a baby
- healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
- costly: Being very expensive, often wasteful
- reimbursement: Money paid for damages, losses or money spent etc.
- inpatient: Patient who is being treated in the hospital
- outpatient: Patient treated at hospital without staying there
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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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How America is failing its rural hospitals
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered why so many rural hospitals are struggling? This video dives deep into the complex world of hospital reimbursement and Medicare Advantage, explaining the challenges these vital community resources face. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to healthcare policy and gain a fascinating insight into a critical issue affecting rural America!
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