Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- in the shoes of: Considering someone else's situation or feelings.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
- such as: For example; like
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- prepare yourself: To get yourself ready for something.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- check out
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- amount: Quantity of something
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- afford: To make available, to provide
- dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- huge: Very very large
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- aviation: Science or practice of flying aircraft
- devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- stagnant: Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- indicator: An instrument that shows temperature, speed etc.
- fallacy: Idea many people believe is true but is false
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
- stagflation: Period of slow economic growth while prices rise
- inflationary: Tending to cause increases in prices
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/08Ever wondered why millionaires are bracing for stagflation? This video breaks down the economic forces behind it, from the 1970s oil shock to today's monetary dilemma. You'll pick up essential vocabulary like 'stagflation' and 'inflation hedges' while understanding key concepts of the US economy!
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