Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- nose out: To win or gain by a small margin, to just get ahead.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in charge: To be responsible for
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
- shirt: Light garment for upper body, with sleeves
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- planning: Act of making a detailed set of actions to do
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- product: Item that can be bought
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- intro: Opening part of a text or piece of music
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
- poverty: State of being poor
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- resource: Something that can be used profitably; asset
- safety: Device on a gun to prevent accidental shooting
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- socialist: Of socialism; being a socialist
- ownership: State of having a legal right to possess something
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- wink: To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
- socialism: Political system with state control/free benefits
- incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
- communism: Political system with state-controlled industry
- healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
- communist: Believer in communism
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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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Jack posted on 2015/10/05Ever wondered how economies actually work? This Crash Course video dives into economic systems and macroeconomics, explaining concepts like the circular flow and the invisible hand in a super engaging way! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary while getting a clearer picture of how our world's economies tick.
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