Vocabulary
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- in terms of
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- regardless of
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- fall out
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at least: As a minimum
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- set up
- cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- address: Exact street location of a place
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
- diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- coverage: Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- bureaucracy: Governing system with many rules and officials
- steadily: At a steady rate or pace; reliably; constantly
- inefficient: Unable to act in a way that saves resources
- specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
- clinic: Local medical center; department of a hospital
- uphold: To support to keep it being used as it should
- counsel: To listen and give expert advice to someone
- healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
- consultation: Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
- statutory: Being determined or decided by law
- residency: Training for a junior doctor in hospital
- unsustainable: That cannot be kept up or continued
- unchecked: With the details not yet confirmed as correct
- outpatient: Patient treated at hospital without staying there
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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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The myth of free healthcare in Germany: Inside a system at breaking point | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/09Ever wondered about healthcare in Germany? This video dives deep into the German healthcare system, revealing the challenges it faces and what "free healthcare" really means on the ground. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to healthcare reform and gain fascinating cultural insights into a system at its breaking point!
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