Vocabulary
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- going on: To continue doing something
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- set up
- on the money: Exactly correct or precise.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- financial: Involving money
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- retreat: Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
- mandate: To order that something is done
- monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
- circulation: Movement of blood through the body
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- important: Having power or authority
- distribute: To hand out or give to people
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- great: Very good; better than before
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- business: A company formed for making profit
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- instrumental: Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- behold: To look at
- unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
- rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
- dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- oversee: To check on or manage the work of others
- inaction: Not taking any action; not doing anything
- outsource: To obtain goods or services from outside suppliers
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- chaperone: To accompany as a chaperone; keep watch on
- reelection: Act of election or being elected again
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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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Why the Federal Reserve Controls So Much of the Economy | WSJ
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dabing he posted on 2025/12/02Ever wondered why the Federal Reserve seems to hold so much power over the economy? This video breaks down the Fed's role, from its dual mandate to its impact during crises, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way!
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