Vocabulary
- on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- such as: For example; like
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
- lead to: To result in some action
- break up
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- check out
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- consequence: Importance of a person or thing
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
- value: Importance you attach to something
- inferior: Being of little importance or worth
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
- leave: To go away from; depart
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- intangible: (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
- summary: Brief, complete and accurate
- allocate: To distribute or set apart for a plan or purpose
- incumbent: A person who holds a particular office or position
- innovate: To introduce or create new things or make changes
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- online: Connected to the internet
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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 Free Market: Competition, Monopolies, and the Dynamics of Innovation
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/31Ever wondered how businesses compete and why monopolies can be a problem? This video breaks down the fascinating dynamics of market competition, supply and demand, and even touches on Adam Smith's ideas. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to economics and entrepreneurship that's perfect for B1+ learners!
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