Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- deal with
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- such as: For example; like
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- make up to: To compensate or atone to someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- cash in: To sell asset to get money back
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- against you: In opposition to you.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- check out
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- require: To demand that someone does something
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- expire: To breathe out
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- couple: To join something to something else
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- humiliation: Loss of self-respect or status
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- client: Person paying for professional services
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
- hint: To suggest without being direct about it
- hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- pension: Regular payments you receive after you retire
- borrow: To take and later return something from another
- retaliate: To take revenge for something harmful or wrong
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- deflation: When prices of good/service fall instead of rising
- reinvest: To reuse resources to build for the future
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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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Trump’s Plan Backfired, Japan is Crashing US economy
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/02Ever wondered how Japan's financial moves could shake the US economy? This video dives into the fascinating world of US Treasuries, interest rates, and the 'carry trade,' explaining how policy shifts can lead to market panic. You'll boost your understanding of complex financial concepts and pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary along the way!
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