Vocabulary
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- financial: Involving money
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- huge: Very very large
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- ratio: The relationship in relative size, etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- payroll: Money needed to pay those working for a company
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- guild: Association of people with same job/interests
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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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The UK Has a Pension Problem
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/30The UK is facing a massive pension problem that could seriously impact its economy! This video breaks down why the current system is unsustainable, especially with the 'triple lock' guarantee, and what it means for younger generations. You'll gain a clearer understanding of this complex financial issue and pick up some key vocabulary along the way.
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