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- deal with
- lead to: To result in some action
- set down
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- in shambles: In a state of total disorder or chaos.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- strike: To hit something
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- great: Very good; better than before
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
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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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Hoover and the Great Depression
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James posted on 2015/06/15Ever wondered about Herbert Hoover's role during the Great Depression? This video dives into his economic policies, like the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, and offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain deeper cultural insight into this fascinating period!
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