Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- check out
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- at least: As a minimum
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- lead to: To result in some action
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- in terms of
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- factor: Something that influences a result
- modest: Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- deem: To judge something to be a certain thing, way
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- leisure: Time when you have no work to do and can relax
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- sector: Part that a place is divided into
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- public: Owned by the government
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- business: A company formed for making profit
- recreation: Activities done for pleasure or to relax
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- marginal: Very small; on the edge; not important
- attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
- tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- gouge: To scoop out usually aggressively
- zeal: Feeling of strong eagerness in favor of something
- gardener: Someone who takes care of a garden
- nightlife: Nighttime diversions, e.g. clubs
- housekeeper: Person employed to maintain a home for another
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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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What Makes New York City More Expensive Than London?
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Jiro posted on 2025/10/30Ever wondered why your wallet feels lighter in New York than in London? This video dives into the nitty-gritty of living costs, from housing to sales tax, and you'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing everyday expenses!
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