Vocabulary
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- on to: Toward something; forward
- have to: Must do
- at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
- high and dry: In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- off the books: Not officially recorded, often to avoid legal or tax responsibilities.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pay out: To finish paying a debt
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- financial: Involving money
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- account: An advantage
- value: Importance you attach to something
- scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- deception: Use of trickery to make someone believe an untruth
- outright: In a complete manner; totally
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- remorse: Sense of guilt for something bad you did
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- innocence: Lack of guilt or responsibility for a crime
- bankruptcy: State of having no money and unable to pay debts
- tread: To step; to walk on
- misconduct: Bad or inappropriate behavior
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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Top 10 CEOs Who Lost Everything
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/31Ever wondered how some of the biggest business leaders ended up losing it all? This video dives into the dramatic downfall of top CEOs, exploring shocking cases of corporate fraud and Ponzi schemes. You'll pick up essential vocabulary related to white-collar crime and learn from these incredible cautionary tales!
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