Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- set up
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- interact with
- set about: To begin or start to do something
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- on to: Toward something; forward
- a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- pay homage to: To show respect and honor to someone or something.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in terms of
- might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
- as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
- yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
- fall out
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- regardless of
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- slightly: Only a little
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- financial: Involving money
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- century: Period of 100 years
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- great: Very good; better than before
- portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- business: A company formed for making profit
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- succession: Act of officially taking over someone's position
- dame: Title of respect given to a woman
- ghetto: Area in a city where one race of people live
- unbelievably: Very; exceptionally
- collegiate: Concerning or of college students
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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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Steering a Dynasty: Dame Hannah Rothschild on Succession & the Famous Family's Next Chapter
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/13Ever wondered how powerful families manage their legacy across generations? This video dives into succession planning and the future of the famous Rothschild dynasty with Dame Hannah Rothschild herself! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to finance and family business, plus gain fascinating cultural insights.
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