Vocabulary
- in terms of
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the market: Available for sale.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- have on: To be wearing something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- longest time: The greatest duration of time.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- check out
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- devil's advocate: One who argues against a position to test its strength.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- going on: To continue doing something
- cool off: To become cooler.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- click: To work well with someone or something
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- diversify: To make or become more varied
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
- historically: In history; in the past
- geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
- foreseeable: That can be predicted in the future
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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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BREAKING: Federal Reserve CANCELS Rate Cuts - Gas Prices Skyrocket, Stock Market Plummets!
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/18Ever wondered why gas prices suddenly jump or the stock market takes a nosedive? This video dives into the Federal Reserve's surprising decision to cancel rate cuts and what it means for your wallet, covering everything from oil prices to inflation! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary on economics and complex sentence structures that'll boost your understanding of daily financial news.
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