Vocabulary
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- going on: To continue doing something
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out on a limb: In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
- under budget: Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
- ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- fertilizer: Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- piece: A counter in a board game
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- patriotic: Having a great love for your country
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- blip: Minor problem, delay that does not last very long
- tack: Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
- tic: Involuntary twitching especially in the face
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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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Trump Voter Rips Him Over Soaring Gas Prices, MAGA Says High Prices Are a “Sacrifice”: A Closer Look
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/21Ever wondered how gas prices and political promises connect? This video dives into that with a hilarious political satire, perfect for practicing your understanding of inflation and political commentary! You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to economics and current events while enjoying a good laugh.
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