Vocabulary
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in shambles: In a state of total disorder or chaos.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- born and bred: Having been born and raised in a particular place or environment.
- for instance: As an example.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- out of pocket: Having spent more money than one has received.
- such as: For example; like
- build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- barely: Only just; just possible
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- recognition: Accepting that something is true or that it exists
- expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
- huge: Very very large
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- stance: A position or opinion stated in public
- century: Period of 100 years
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- act: To behave in a certain way
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- commerce: Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
- great: Very good; better than before
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- workforce: The total number of working people
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- submarine: Ship that travels above and below the sea
- cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
- dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- nanny: Woman paid to take care of the children of others
- automation: Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
- shipyard: Workplace where ships are built or repaired
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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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Collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks | 60 Minutes
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/23Ever wondered about the backbone of national security and the economy? This video dives deep into the U.S. shipbuilding industry, exploring why its decline matters and what's being done to revive it, from the Philadelphia Shipyard to advancements in LNG tankers and submarine production. You'll pick up crucial vocabulary related to skilled trades, automation, and trade policy, making it a fantastic way to boost your understanding and language skills!
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