Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- pour out: To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- at least: As a minimum
- in places: In some locations but not others
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- ahead of the curve: Being more advanced or knowledgeable than others.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- look up to: To respect or admire someone
- in terms of
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- set up
- fall by the wayside: To fail to continue or be abandoned before success.
- only time will tell: The result or truth will be known in the future.
- time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- fierce: Very strong, wild or violent
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- demonstration: Open showing of emotion
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
- gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- nick: Person's name
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
- motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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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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Can electric bikes save Vietnam's most polluted cities? - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
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Jocelyn posted on 2026/01/30Ever wondered how electric bikes could tackle air pollution in bustling cities like Hanoi? This episode dives into Vietnam's e-bike revolution, exploring everything from government policy to commuter culture. You'll pick up practical vocabulary related to EVs, industry, and daily life in a fascinating Asian context!
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