Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- in terms of
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- such as: For example; like
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at the moment: At this time; now
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- by the minute: Measured or charged according to each minute elapsed.
- in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- for instance: As an example.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- at least: As a minimum
- ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
- coming your way: To happen or become available to you.
- phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
- left out: To forget; omit
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- address: Exact street location of a place
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- mandate: To order that something is done
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- inventory: List of items stored at a place
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- dwindle: To make or become less or smaller gradually
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- point: An item to be discussed
- crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- business: A company formed for making profit
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- petroleum: Oil found in the ground used to make fuel
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
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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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Iran war threatens an Indian industry employing millions
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/16Ever wondered how global conflicts can impact everyday life? This video dives into how the Iran war is creating an LPG shortage in India, affecting millions in the restaurant industry and even leading to menu cuts! You'll pick up essential vocabulary related to gas imports and supply chains while understanding the real-world consequences of international events.
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