Vocabulary
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- annual: Happening once a year, or every year
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- resign: To leave a job because you want to
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- trust: To expect confidently
- customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
- entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- back: Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
- long: Person's name
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- publicly: In a way that anyone can see, hear, use or know
- tribal: Concerning or about a tribe
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
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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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Susan posted on 2026/03/11Ever wonder why some CEOs suddenly go quiet on public issues? This video dives into Warren Buffett's shift towards political neutrality, exploring the impact on his company, Berkshire Hathaway, and its investors. You'll pick up practical vocabulary for discussing corporate governance and gain cultural insights into how societal polarization affects business decisions.
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