Vocabulary
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- at least: As a minimum
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- have to: Must do
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- amount: Quantity of something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- part: Division of a book
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- small: Little in size; not big
- dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
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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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Planning to buy a house? Think again! Buy Vs Rent Analysis
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Peter Yang posted on 2015/06/03Thinking about buying a house? This video breaks down the big 'buy vs. rent' decision with a super practical 10-year comparison, perfect for first-time buyers! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary for personal finance and home buying, making those big financial decisions clearer.
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