Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- at least: As a minimum
- lead to: To result in some action
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- trade out: To replace someone or something with another, often of similar value or function.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- pass down: To give something to someone younger than you in your family, often after you die.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- deal with
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- couple: To join something to something else
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- replace: To use instead of something else
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- supply: Availability of products and services for use
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
- backbone: Strength and determination
- retaliate: To take revenge for something harmful or wrong
- favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
- hypothetically: In a hypothetical way; as an example
- triple: Group or set of three
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
- stagflation: Period of slow economic growth while prices rise
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/10Ever wonder how tariffs and supply chain chaos could impact your wallet, maybe even your iPhone price? This video dives deep into the US economy, explaining complex topics like 150% tariffs and what it means if you're living paycheck to paycheck. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of current events!
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