Vocabulary
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- amount: Quantity of something
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- financial: Involving money
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- afford: To make available, to provide
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- predominantly: Mainly; in a way that indicates a greater degree
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- value: Importance you attach to something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- existential: Philosophy concerning existence
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- demise: Concerning a death
- redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
- iceberg: Very large mass of floating ice in the sea
- owl: Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
- outperform: To achieve more than other competitors
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- institutional: Being related or similar to an institution
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- underwrite: To guarantee financial support or responsibility
- untested: Not yet proved or subjected to testing
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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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Why Private Credit Is Facing Its Biggest Test Yet
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Susan posted on 2026/05/11Ever wondered what's really going on in the world of private credit? This video dives deep into why it's facing a major test, covering everything from AI disruption to retail redemptions and valuation risks. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary that's super practical for understanding business and finance news!
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