Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- such as: For example; like
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- going on: To continue doing something
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- check out
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- huge: Very very large
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- option: A choice
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- leave: To go away from; depart
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- consumer: Person who buys goods or services
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- great: Very good; better than before
- inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- intervene: To get involved to try to prevent trouble
- central: Being in the middle
- deflation: When prices of good/service fall instead of rising
- 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 2025/09/22Ever wonder why the economy seems to be growing but life feels harder? This video dives into the surprising concept of 'stagflation' and explains how it could be worse than the Great Depression! You'll learn key terms and get a clear picture of what's really going on with the economy.
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