Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- at least: As a minimum
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
- in terms of
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- regardless of
- take initiative: To be proactive and take the first step in doing something without being told to do so.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- longest time: The greatest duration of time.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- write down: To record in writing
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- minute to minute: Changing or progressing very rapidly; constantly updated.
- deal with
- publicly traded: Having shares that are traded on a stock exchange.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- look back: To think about past events
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- material: Cloth; fabric
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- amount: Quantity of something
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- financial: Involving money
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- section: A part of a whole
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- lifespan: Length of time something is expected to last
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- ideally: In a perfect way; very suitably
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- point: An item to be discussed
- great: Very good; better than before
- person: Man, woman or child
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- diversify: To make or become more varied
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- gambling: Act of betting money on events
- asymmetric: Having no balance; not the same on both sides
- planner: Notebook for recording appointments/things to do
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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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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/28Ever wondered about the biggest money blunders people make? This video dives into the WORST mistakes in personal finance, packed with practical advice for young professionals looking to build wealth. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to financial independence and tax planning, making it a super useful watch!
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